Mumbai, Dec 06: The BMC has received Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) approval for an 8.48-km, 2.7-metre-diameter tunnel to transport tertiary-treated water from the Dharavi Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) to the Bhandup Water Filtration Plant via the Ghatkopar WWTF. With environmental clearance in place, construction, estimated to cost around Rs 3,000 crore, is set to begin.

Part of Rs 27,309-Crore STP Upgrade to Treat 2,464 MLD Sewage

The BMC has undertaken a Rs 27,309-crore project to upgrade seven STPs, targeting treatment of 2,464 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage — 1,232 MLD via secondary treatment and 1,232 MLD to tertiary standards. The tertiary-treated water will be transported from the Dharavi STP to the Bhandup Water Filtration Plant via Ghatkopar.

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