The STP, having a capacity of 100 MLD (million litres per day), will be set up in Panjappur.
WD News: According to Tiruchy corporation officials, an STP with a capacity of 100 MLD (million litres per day) will be set up in Panjappur as part of the city’s UGD system.
Senior corporation officials have said that the delay in establishing the STP will not affect UGD operations. “We are currently planning to float a tender for establishing the 100 MLD STP in Panjappur in September. As per plan, the works on this plant has to be completed within a year.”
Till then, we have to manage UGD operation with existing 55-MLD treatment plant in Panjappur. As per our calculation, we can manage with existing treatment plant for at least two years. We would definitely complete the construction of new treatment plant within the period. The corporation would roughly spend Rs. 200 crores for it,” a senior official explained.
Source: New Indian Express
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