Bhubaneswar, May 5: In a significant step towards improving environmental safety and sanitation, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to install a 30-kilolitre-per-day (KLD) Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) at the Gadakana Garbage Hill, one of the city's major solid waste dump sites.
The initiative aims to tackle the growing concern of leachate, i.e. a highly toxic liquid that seeps out of waste piles and contaminates surrounding soil and groundwater.
The proposed ETP will be designed specifically to collect, treat, and discharge leachate in a controlled and environmentally safe manner. Officials state that the move is intended to reduce groundwater pollution and eliminate foul odours in the nearby areas.
“This project is a key component of our larger strategy for sustainable waste management. It aligns with the national Swachh Bharat Mission and reinforces our commitment to environmental protection,” said a BMC official.
Once operational, the facility will have the capacity to treat up to 30,000 litres of leachate daily. The treatment process will not only prevent environmental degradation but is also expected to improve the quality of life for thousands of residents living near the landfill.
The installation of the ETP marks a proactive shift in Bhubaneswar’s waste management approach and reflects growing efforts by municipal authorities to address the city’s ecological challenges head-on.
