Revitalization of wastewater pond at Mughal Pura (Laittan), Tehsil Manawala, District Sheikhupura. (UNICEF)

Project Area:   Sheikhupura
Duration:         3 - months
Project Cost:  PKR 10 Million

Objectives

• Revitalization of wastewater pond at Mughal Pura (Laittan), Sheikhupura to cater and treat the wastewater
• Improvement in quality of wastewater which can be used for agriculture purpose without further treatment

Salient Features

• Provide wastewater treatment facility for the domestic sewage to improve the environment and water quality
• Treat the domestic wastewater so as to meet the National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS)
• Helps in improvement of Groundwater Quality
• Improves air quality in its vicinity
• Facilitates good conditions / environment for aquatic life
• Improves ecology and quality of civic life
• Provides recreational site for the village.

Progress to date

• Project approved from UNICEF
• Purchase order issued to National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetics Engineering (NIBGE) for installation of Floating Treatment Wetlands (FTWs)
• Civil works to start by July.