Is Your STP Meeting Pollution Control Board Standards? | Blue Water Company
Installing a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is only the beginning. The real challenge is ensuring that the plant continues to treat wastewater effectively and that the treated water meets the applicable discharge or reuse requirements. Housing societies, commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals and industries often focus on whether their STP is operational. But an STP running every day does not automatically mean it is performing within the required standards . Regular testing, preventive maintenance, proper operation and documentation are essential for maintaining compliance. For facilities in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) can prescribe standards that are more stringent than national minimum standards depending on local conditions and the applicable consent conditions. What Does STP Compliance Actually Mean? STP compliance means operating your sewage treatment system so that the quality of treated wastewater meets the standards and conditions applic...