Use of Treated water from STP for irrigation  Purpose (Deposit work to Soil & Water Conservation Dept.)

Scope of Work:

With the aim to reduce dependency on ground water, and environmental benefits, From 50 MLD STP of Basti Peer Dad, 25 MLD treated water will be used for irrigation through underground HDPE pipe and about 665 ha land of 8-villages shall be irrigated.

Project Components includes:

a)  Laying of 9km underground  HDPE pipe of dia 355mm for main

b) Laying of  200mm sub-main -11 km long

c) installation of 5 pump set discharge capacity-72 Liter per second

Project Cost (Cr.):

9.47 Cr

Project Time Period:

18 Months

Mode of Implementation:

Tender

Executing Agency :

Executive Engineer, Soil & Water Conservation Dept.

Contractor :

Vijay Engineering Works, Nabha Gate, Patiala

Present Status:

Work Completed

Benefits :

Water Reuse: Treated STP water utilized for irrigation

Groundwater Recharge: Helps restore aquifer balance

Pollution Control: Reduces discharge into natural water bodies

Public Health: Lowers risk of water-borne diseases

Environmental Protection: Prevents soil and water degradation

Resource Efficiency: Promotes sustainable water management