Salori's 144 MLD Plant Transforms Wastewater into Progress in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam's Salori Sewage Treatment Plant Project in Allahabad is a key project to build a new sewage treatment plant. This crucial infrastructure development addresses wastewater management issues in the area for Rs 175.51 crores. The facility can treat 144 Million Litres per Day (MLD) of sewage and may use membrane bioreactors (MBRs) to improve efficiency. 

The initiative aims to improve sanitation, reduce Yamuna River pollution, and protect public health. This program is expected to reduce the negative effects of untreated sewage on local water bodies and ecosystems, advancing environmental protection. This project will also provide jobs throughout building and operation, boosting the local economy. In June 2023, Salori Sewage Treatment Plant Project tenders were issued, signifying construction. This project's expected 14-month completion timeframe emphasizes its urgency and relevance in meeting Allahabad's wastewater management demands. News stories, press releases, and the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam's website provide project updates.

Understanding Allahabad's sewage treatment system and its issues helps contextualize this endeavor. Exploring the Salori plant's planned technologies would reveal its environmental effect, efficiency, and importance in the region's wastewater treatment landscape.

As on December 2023, The project is currently in the stage of being approved currently awaiting approval from the government.  

News by Rahul Yelligetti