Performance evaluation of common effluent treatment plant (CETP) for heterogenous waste at Narela- Delhi (India)

Abstract

CETPs of Delhiare listed as one of the potential causes of pollutants of the river Yamuna. The study to evaluate performance of Narela Common Effluent Treatment Plant treating the effluents being generated from a cluster of small-scale industries in Narela, Delhi. The task was undertaken for a period of four consecutive months i.e., January, February, March and April in the year 2019. The parameters which were monitored are pH, COD, BOD, TSS, TDS and the points of sampling are Outlet of Raw Effluent Power House, Outlet of Tube settler, Outlet of Secondary Clarifier and Final Treated Effluent Sample respectively. All the parameters considered for performance evaluation are examined. Also, the operational status of CETP is scrutinized. And, suggestions were made for proper functioning of CETP.