[PDF] SEWAGE TREATMENT MARKET IN INDIA 2019 - India Infrastructure

How much sewage is produced in India?

An estimated 38354 million litres per day (MLD) sewage is generated in major cities of India, but the sewage treatment capacity is only of 11786 MLD. Similarly, only 60% of industrial waste water, mostly large scale industries, is treated.

How can India address sewage treatment issues?

Reuse of treated wastewater by industries and agriculture can address sewage treatment issues on a national front. In the next 2-3years, at least 300 mld of recycle and reuse facilities will be constructed across India. These projects are expected to entailinvestments worth more than Rs 8 billion.

How many lpcd of wastewater is generated per capita in India?

The per capita wastewater generation by the class-I cities and class-II towns, representing 72% of urban population in India, has been estimated to be around 98 lpcd while that from the National Capital Territory-Delhi alone (discharging 3,663 mld of wastewaters, 61% of which is treated) is over 220 lpcd (CPCB, 1999).

What is the capacity of Dewat system in India?

At present, the existing designed capacity of DEWAT system in India is more than 500 kld. Reuse of treated wastewater by industries and agriculture can address sewage treatment issues on a national front. In the next 2-3years, at least 300 mld of recycle and reuse facilities will be constructed across India.