Bellandur Lake Restoration

SUMMARY:

Herein it is proposed to restore quality of Bellandur Lake waters via CAMUS-SBT green technology of IIT Bombay
being provided by Vision Earthcare at SINE IITB.Since space is limited the restoration infra will be housed inside the
drain space about 1M above flood level. A pilot facility to demonstrate the efficacy will be set out first and then a full
scale activity will be launched. The anticipated capex cost of a 400 kLD pilot 15Mx25M to be built over one of the the
nullahs is Rs 120 L and opex Rs 7.5/ kL. The activity once implemented will occupy about 2 kM of the drain. The
total cost of the restoration is estimated as Rs 595 Cr. The O&M cost of the total activity to treat 200 MLD of water
per day is estimated as Rs 1/kL.

INTRODUCTION

Bellandur Lake extends over many many hectares.It receives wastewater of near 60% of Bangalore city via 4 drains
of width 15, 21, 24 and 45M. NMCG ( National Mission for Clean Ganga) has provided extensive data on storm water
channels particularly in Northern India. From the data flows going through these channels can be estimated given the
channel width from GPS images. Also since the drain designs are based on CPHEEO manual depths are also
typically 3M. On this basis it is estimated that 15M channel carries 30MLD , 21M channel carries 42 MLD, 24M
channel carries 48MLD and 45M channel carries 90 MLD totalling 211 MLD

It is said that Bellandur Lake receives sewage from 60% of the Bangalore City; on this basis the actual flows could be
much higher. However it is presumed herein that NMCG data on wastewater flows in storm drains is perhaps the
best estimate available now and so the estimates taken herein need not contested till better data becomes available.

Accordingly the storm water drains are typically 3 M deep and run quarter full most of the year except during rains.
The drains presently carry about 200 MLD or less of wastewater into the lake.The drains are designed as storm
water delivery channels which over time serves as channels for conveying Bangalore city’s wastewater.

In view of the lake now receiving lot of wastewater the lake water quality has suffered.There is much interest at all
levels to restore lake to pristine quality at the earliest.The lake house a large sewage treatment plant bult many years
ago.While dat on the performance of the facility is not readily available it is believed that the pollution load presently
far exceeds the design capacity of the existing facility. Also space availability being low the present STP facility is
built inside the lake.

CHOiCE OF TECHNOLOGY

Several technologies are available for the treatment of wastewater viz. oxidation pond,activated sludge process and
ite variations, anaerobic technologies such as biomethanation and its variant wetlands.Anaerobic technologies work
at very high carbon concentrations so not relevant here. Oxidation ponds etc also not relevant since storm channels
already serve that purpose and so no more purpose is served by another such a device. Mechanical technologies
such as activated sludge and its variations do not fit here since space available inside drain is narrow and hold up
tanks and mechanical electrical equipment needed cannot be fitted safely.And none of the technologies mentioned
above belong in Green Category.

In the light of serious Climate Change Mitigations issues besides popular discontent among people with goings on the
needs of the day is an alternative that can be fitted inside drain and qualifies as Green. SBT and CAMUS SBT of
Vision Earthcare at SINE IITB fits the bill in all respects. SBT and CSBT can be fitted into the drains , its green
foundationally being very oxygen rich and comes with the lowest life cycle cost in relation to all technologies known.

TREATMENT SCHEME FOR BELLANDUR LAKE RESTORATION

The proposed activity is conceived in the context of restoring the lake to health at the earliest by taking along all
sections concerned.Accordingly a pilot facility to demonstrate the efficacy of a green technology of Vision Earthcare
at SINE IIT Bombay is planned. On the basis of achieving water quality as desired a full scale facility to restore the
lake is proposed.

In view of space constraint all the physical infrastructure will be built within the 4 drains taking minimal space to
accommodate some columns within 3M on both sides wherever necessary.The structure will be based on arch
design with supports within the drain. In order to retain the carrying capacity the drains will be desilted and lined as
per norm.

There could be concern that the flow area of the drain could be affected by the structure.While there is substance in
the concern the design to be adopted takes care of such eventualities. Accordingly if required in order to prevent
water logging during heavy rains the pumps of the facility will be used to pump out water from the drains into the lake.

Table 1 summarizes the overall aspects of the proposal while Table 2 provides more details of the features
incorporated.Tables 3 to 6 gives details for each nullah. And Table 7 gives the civil media and electromechanical
details of the pilot facility proposed.

PILOT FACILITY

The pilot facility will be 25M long 15M wide with arch built over one of the nullahs of 15M width.It will mimic the design
to be adopted for the full scale. Accordingly the crown of the arch will be 2.5M above max flood level. Bioreactors will
be housed on the arch at 3.5 to 6.5 M above GL. Bioreactor containing walls will extend from 1 to 6.5M above GL.On
both sides of the module columns will be provided to house inlet , discharge channels , service track, control cum
admin room at appropriate levels.Holding tanks as may be required for process will be housed on the arch.Please
see drawing and 3D animation.Capex is estimated as Rs 1.2 Cr for a 400 kLD facility 15x25M size.Opex is around
Rs7.5 / kL

WAY FORWARD

The proposal indicates that 339 number of small size modular treatment plants constructed over the
nullahs will collect and treat the waters and discharge to lake. The mechanics of managing the execution
seem much simpler since each module is small and can be delivered by small contractors supervised by
a competent technology supplying contractor.

Concerns about quality of delivery is proposed to be taken care by involving local engineering college
students and citizen groups.Each module being small both in size and capex it is envisaged that small
contractors will suffice to deliver quality and timeline.Seen in this light large projects such as Bellandur
Lake restoration can be accomplished in short time by contracting to large number of small contractors.

Various issues relating to delivery of quality may arise.Bangalore houses some the finest intellectually
competent socially sensitised HR which will now come ahead to navigate the delivery with grit and
patience.Lets give this city the chance to show its potential.

Table 1: Cost and related features taxes finance overheads margin extra

SN Nullah Flow MLD Module Size Module No of Modules Cost of Module Total Cost
MxM Rating kLD Reqd Rs Cr Rs Cr
 1 A 30 15x25 400 75 1.20 90.0

2 B 42 21x25 500 84 1.47 123.5

3 C 48 24x25 600 80 1.70 136.0

4 D 90 45x25 900 100 2.46 246.0

6 Total 595.5

Table2 :Cost and related features of one module on each Nullah taxes finance overheads margin extra

SN Nullah RCC RCC steel Media Media Mech Technology Design Total
Cost Cum Cost Elec Cost Catalyst Supervision Rs Cr
Cum Rs Cr Rs Cr cost Cost
Rs Cr Rs Cr Rs Cr

1 A 455 0.54 1000 0.30 0.20 0.13 0.03 1.20

2 B 552 0.66 1250 0.37 0.25 0.14 0.03 1.47

3 C 652 0.78 1500 0.45 0.30 0.14 0.03 1.70

4 D 932 1.11 2250 0.67 0.45 0.18 0.05 2.46

Table 3:Features of arch type bridge module 45Mx 25 M to hold bioreactor mechanical electrical and media civil infra over 45M
wide Nullah handling 90 MLD flow

SN Nullah Size MxMXM nos RCC Volume Level remarks

cum

Foundation 2x4x25 6 240 * -3 to 1 *.For RCC red is taken instead of

1200 as in stone arch design
manual

2 Arch 9x25 5 550* 1-3.5 *.For RCC red is taken instead of

BridgeSize 2750 as in stone arch design
manual

3 Retainmg Wal 5.5x25x0.2 3 82.5 1 -6.5

and holding
tanksl

4 inlet Channel 3x25x0.1 1 7.5 3 -6.5

5 Outlet Channel 3x25x0.1 1 7.5 3-6.5

6 Supports for 15 x 0.08 12 15 -2 to 13

Channel

7 Service Track 3x25x0.1 2 15 6.5 - 8.5

8 Contrl cum 3x25x0.1 2 15 9.5 -12.5

Admin
 9 932.5 Steel taken as 93ton

Table4 :Features of arch type bridge module 24Mx 25 M to hold bioreactor mechanical electrical and media civil infra over 24M
wide Nullah handling 48MLD flow

SN Nullah Size MxMXM nos RCC Volume Level remarks

cum

123 Foundation 3.5x4x25 3 230 * -3 to 1 *.For RCC red is taken instead of

4 1150 as in stone arch design
manual

5 Arch 10.5x25 2 280* 1-3.5 *.For RCC red is taken instead of

BridgeSize 1420 as in stone arch design
manual

6 Retainmg Wal 5.5x25x0.2 3 82.5 1 -6.5

and holding
tanksl

7 inlet Channel 3x25x0.1 1 7.5 3 -6.5

8 Outlet Channel 3x25x0.1 1 7.5 3-6.5

9 Supports for 15 x 0.08 12 15 -2 to 13

Channel

10 Service Track 3x25x0.1 2 15 6.5 - 8.5

11 Contrl cum 3x25x0.1 2 15 9.5 -12.5

Admin

12 652.5 Steel taken as 65ton

Table 5: Features of arch type bridge module 21Mx 25 M to hold bioreactor mechanical electrical and media civil infra over 21M
wide Nullah handling 42 MLD flow

SN Nullah Size MxMXM nos RCC Volume Level remarks

cum

1 Foundation 3x4x25 3 180 * -3 to 1 *.For RCC red is taken instead of

900 as in stone arch design
manual

2 Arch 10.5x25 2 230* 1-3.5 *.For RCC red is taken instead of

BridgeSize 1150 as in stone arch design
manual

3 Retainmg Wal 5.5x25x0.2 3 82.5 1 -6.5

and holding
tanksl

4 inlet Channel 3x25x0.1 1 7.5 3 -6.5

5 Outlet Channel 3x25x0.1 1 7.5 3-6.5

6 Supports for 15 x 0.08 12 15 -2 to 13

 Channel

7 Service Track 3x25x0.1 2 15 6.5 - 8.5

8 Contrl cum 3x25x0.1 2 15 9.5 -12.5

Admin

9 552.5 Steel taken as55ton

Table 6:Features of arch type bridge module 15Mx 25 M to hold bioreactor mechanical electrical and media civil infra over 15M
wide Nullah handling 30 MLD flow

SN Nullah Size MxMXM nos RCC Volume Level remarks

cum

1 Foundation 2.5x4x25 3 150 * -3 to 1 *.For RCC red is taken instead of

750 as in stone arch design
manual

2 Arch 7.5x25 2 160* 1-3.5 *.For RCC red is taken instead of

BridgeSize 800 as in stone arch design
manual

3 Retainmg Wal 5.5x25x0.2 3 82.5 1 -6.5

and holding
tanksl

4 inlet Channel 3x25x0.1 1 7.5 3 -6.5

5 Outlet Channel 3x25x0.1 1 7.5 3-6.5

6 Supports for 15 x 0.08 12 15 -2 to 13

Channel

7 Service Track 3x25x0.1 2 15 6.5 - 8.5

8 Contrl cum 3x25x0.1 2 15 9.5 -12.5

Admin

9 45.5 Steel taken as 45 ton

Table 7: Pilot Facility 400 kLD BOQ arch bioreactor size 15M x 25M

SN Item unit Quantity

1 Total Civil RCC cum 455

2 Steel ton 45

3 Biomedia & Requisites cum 1000

4 ELECTROMECHANICAL

4.1 Screens 1Mx0.5mx0.5 nos 4

4.2 Pumps 3 lit/ s 11M head 750W nonclog submersible nos 8

4.3 Pipe valves fittings 50MM UPVC/HDPE Piping M 100

4.4 Pipes valves fittings 25MM UPVC/HDPE M 400M

4.5 Dosing System nos 2

4.6 Tube settler nos 1

4.7 Centrifuge 1 lit/s nos 1

4.8 Power supply transformer etc set 1

5 Operation & Maintenance

5.1 Power MWH 24 5000 1.2

5.2 Operators nos 2 250000 5.0

5.3 Consumables ton 6 35000 2.1

5.4 AMC LS 1 200000 1.7

5.5 Total 10.0

5.6 Treatment Cost power inclusive Rs 6.8 /kL

6 Annual Power Consumption kWH Nos Hrs kWh/d

6.1 Pumps

6.2 Nullah to RST 0.75 1 24 18

6.3 RST to BR1 0.37 2 24 18

6.4 RST to BR1-CT1 0.37 1 24 9

6.5 CT1 to BR2 0.37 1 24 9

6.6 CT2 to Lake 0.75 1 0 0

6.7 Centrifuge 0.75 1 4 3

6.8 Miscellaneous lighting& power 0.75 1 12 9

6.9 Total 66