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The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is working to expand its sewage treatment infrastructure to match the city's projected needs up to 2050. With 11 sewage treatment plants (STPs) currently operational and four more nearing completion, Vadodara's total treatment capacity is expected to reach 963 MLD by next year, surpassing the current requirement of 512 MLD. The civic body is also improving its pumping stations, expanding the drainage network, and implementing measures to stop untreated sewage from entering the Vishwamitri River, aiming for sustainable and cleaner wastewater management.
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has outlined that the city's sewage treatment capacity will be sufficient to handle the projected waste load until 2050 by next year. Based on estimates, Vadodara's population is expected to reach nearly 5.4 million by 2050, generating about 989 MLD of sewage. To meet this demand, the VMC has been steadily increasing its sewage treatment capacity through new facilities and upgrades to existing ones. Advertisement
In recent years, Vadodara has made significant progress in strengthening its treatment network. Six sewage treatment plants (STPs) have already become operational at Kapurai, Bhayli, Chhani, Vemali, Atladara, and Tarsali. At present, the city operates 11 STPs, while four more are under construction at Undera, Vadadala, Sherkhi, and Gajrawadi. Officials confirmed that work on two of these new plants is nearly finished, and the remaining ones are expected to be ready soon.
Currently, Vadodara generates around 512 MLD of sewage daily. With the existing STPs, the city has a treatment capacity of 662 MLD. Once the ongoing projects are completed, the total capacity will rise to 963 MLD, placing the city well ahead of its current demand and positioning it to manage future growth efficiently.
The civic body is also upgrading its pumping and drainage systems to support the expanding network. At present, Vadodara has 61 sewage pumping stations. Plans are underway to add seven more and upgrade 26 existing ones to ensure better coverage and flow management. The city's drainage network, which measured 1,548 km in 2020, has grown to 1,668 km and is set to reach 1,716 km next year. These improvements are intended to ensure that sewage is effectively collected and treated before disposal.
Another major focus for the VMC is protecting the Vishwamitri River from contamination. The civic body is working to prevent untreated sewage from entering the river through stormwater drains and unauthorized connections. To address this, large trunk lines will be installed parallel to the river to divert wastewater directly to the treatment plants. Officials mentioned that water quality in the river has already begun to improve because of these ongoing efforts.
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