Greater Noida STPs go digital for real-time pollution control, smarter water treatment

Greater Noida has initiated real-time digital monitoring across its sewage treatment plants as part of the Namami Gange Project. This technological upgrade aims to improve operational efficiency, monitor pollution levels, and ensure treated wastewater meets quality standards. Officials believe the integration of online systems will enhance transparency, facilitate remote supervision, and help manage water resources sustainably, particularly in the city’s rapidly expanding industrial and residential zones.

Authorities have started installing monitoring systems at the sewage treatment plant in Badalpur, with plans to expand to facilities in Ecotech Sectors 2 and 3. These systems will record key metrics like biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) before and after treatment. This data will help verify compliance with pollution control norms and ensure wastewater used for irrigation in nearby green zones remains within safe environmental limits.

The largest plant in Greater Noida, located in Kasna with a capacity of 137 million litres per day (MLD), is expected to integrate the monitoring system within the next month. While the city has a combined treatment capacity of 172 MLD, only 109 MLD is processed daily. Officials anticipate that digital systems will help close this gap by improving treatment consistency, reducing overflow during heavy rainfall, and minimising untreated discharge into water bodies.

The system allows simultaneous connectivity to six devices, giving authorised personnel access to real-time data remotely. This helps in early detection of operational faults and faster response to breakdowns. By replacing manual checks with continuous digital tracking, the city’s sewer department aims to improve overall plant performance. Experts believe this will reduce downtime, enhance regulatory enforcement, and lower operational costs while improving water reuse outcomes.

In addition to the city’s sewer department, state-level environmental boards and Namami Gange officials will jointly oversee the functioning of the digital platform. The system ensures continuous logging of treatment performance, creating a transparent record for auditing and review. The integration is being implemented in phases across the city’s plants, with funding estimated at ₹30 lakh per facility. The coordinated effort is expected to ensure better accountability and long-term environmental benefits.

Greater Noida’s transition to a real-time digital monitoring system marks a significant step towards modernising urban wastewater management. Officials believe the technology will enable better oversight, increase treatment output, and help maintain cleaner environments. The move also aligns with national efforts under the Namami Gange Project to safeguard river systems. If successful, this initiative could serve as a replicable model for sustainable sewage treatment in other growing Indian cities.

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Greater Noida STPs go digital for real-time pollution control, smarter water treatment