Kozhikode to Build Advanced Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant with Gates Foundation Support
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Sarovaram, Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Project | Faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) |
| Capacity | 200 KLD (0.2 MLD) |
| Investment | ₹36 crore (fully funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Habitat Charitable Trust) |
| Technology | 'Omni Processor' (developed by Ankur Scientific Energy Private Limited) |
| Initial Management | Managed by Habitat Trust for the first 6 months |
| Long-term Maintenance | Kozhikode Corporation for 10 years, with an annual cost of ₹1.3 crore |
| Impact on STP | Capacity reduced from 27 MLD to 13.5 MLD due to space constraints |
| Integration | FSTP connected to STP, serving 10 wards of Kozhikode Corporation |
| Global Initiative | Part of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's global efforts |
| Project Status | Detailed project report pending from Kerala Water Authority |