Gurgaon: Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) has planned a Rs 116-crore common effluent treatment plant (CETP) in Sector 34 to treat wastewater generated by industries. The plant is also expected to reduce the burden on individual units to manage wastewater treatment independently.The project will be executed under the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model, with the selected agency responsible for construction, operation and maintenance of the facility. HSIIDC has already floated the tender for the project. Interested agencies can submit bids until July 17.The proposed 20 MLD (million litres per day) facility — with an eye on pollution control and sustainable industrial development — will provide centralised treatment of industrial effluents before discharge, helping industries comply with environmental norms and reducing pollution risks. The plant will be based on the extended aeration process (ERP), a modern wastewater treatment technology known for efficient effluent management.An HSIIDC official told TOI, “The facility will provide a centralised mechanism for treating wastewater discharged by industries before its disposal, helping strengthen pollution control measures in the city. The ERP technology is designed to ensure scientific processing of wastewater and reduce environmental contamination.”Besides improving wastewater management, the initiative is expected to promote environmental conservation and ensure better compliance with pollution control norms. Officials said the CETP would strengthen pollution control infrastructure and support environmental conservation in Gurgaon’s industrial areas. “This approach will help ensure long-term efficiency and smooth functioning of the facility,” the official said.Industrial stakeholders have welcomed the move, saying the availability of a common treatment facility will make it easier for industries to comply with environmental regulations and standards prescribed by the pollution control authorities. Once operational, the CETP is expected to strengthen Gurgaon’s industrial infrastructure while playing a significant role in reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
