20 new sewage treatment plants planned by year-end
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board
Sewage Treatment Plants
Indian Air Force
lake rejuvenation
To ensure optimal reuse of 2,225 MLD of treated water, new STPs are being constructed. These will be operational by December
– Dr V Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB
Silent treatment
BBMP and KSPCB have not addressed the issue of defunct sewage treatment plants at 15 Bengaluru lakes as instructed by CPCB. Despite reports indicating poor water quality in these lakes over 31 months, the agencies have not filed an action taken report, prompting NGT to intervene.
Central Government
In a major push to improve, the(BWSSB) has announced plans to operationalise 20 new(STPs) with a combined capacity of 470 million Litres per Day (MLD) by the end of this year.Currently, 33 STPs under the BWSSB treat up to 1,381 MLD of sewage generated in the city. With wastewater generation expected to rise to around 2,150 MLD due to population growth and expanded water supply from the Cauvery Stage V project (775 MLD), the city requires greater treatment capacity. The upcoming STPs, being developed at a cost of `1,382 crore, will increase the total treatment capacity to 1,851 MLD.A BWSSB official said, 'At present, only 750 MLD of the treated water is reused, supplied to entities like the, ITC, BEL, Kempegowda International Airport, Lalbagh, and Cubbon Park. The BWSSB is now working on expanding reuse throughand industrial supply. Under the Koramangala-Challaghatta Valley Project, 400 MLD of treated water is to be sent to lakes in Kolar, Anekal, and Bengaluru Rural. However, only 265 MLD is currently being pumped. Once the new STPs become operational, the remaining 135 MLD will also be distributed, aiding in lake revival and agricultural use.'The new STPs are being set up near lakes in areas such as Kaggadasapura, Hesaraghatta, Varthur, Talaghattapura, Nagasandra (Madava Lake), Herohalli, Kariobanahalli, Chikkabanavara, Hosahalli, Hemmigepura, Sompura, Aitthuru, Yelahanka, and Vidyaranyapura. In total, 26 STPs will be commissioned, collectively adding 470 MLD to the city's treatment capacity.An official said, 'BWSSB plans to supply treated wastewater to industries through dedicated pipelines. Discussions are underway to utilise the surplus water generated from the STPs for industrial and construction purposes.''To ensure optimal reuse of 2,225 MLD of treated water, new STPs are being constructed. These will be operational by December', said Dr V Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB. Therecently lauded BWSSB for its performance in managing 30 STPs across the city. Under the 'Jal Hi Amrut' mission, 23 STPs received star ratings under the Clean Water Credit program, earning the city an incentive of `103 crore. BWSSB aims to fill about 23 lakes using the treated water from its existing and upcoming STPs. This initiative is expected to play a significant role in lake rejuvenation and groundwater recharge.
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