National Water Monitoring Programme

Under the National Water Monitoring Programme CPCC is monitoring ground water, drains and lake as per the schedule decided by CPCB. CPCB is providing funds for this monitoring/analysis. Monitoring of Sewage Treatment Plants & Drains: Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee is monitoring all the six STPs and Drains on monthly basis and informs Municipal Corporation and Chandigarh Administration to take necessary action if required. Chandigarh is generating around 58 MGD of waste water daily and having the capacity of treatment of 53.85 MGD. At present following STPs are operational:
• Diggian STP 30 MGD
• Raipur Kalan STP 5 MGD
• Raipur Khurd STP 1.25 MGD
• 3 BRD STP 5 MGD
• 3 BRD STP 11 MGD
• Dhanas 1.6 MGD