Seasons seem to play an important role in predicting the
removal efficiency of this STP . The greater efficiency rate in
summer and autumn season could be due to the efficient
working capability of mechanical parts during these months.
Moreover feasible temperature in these months brings about
the inactivation of microbes. The reverse is the case in winter
months when harsh climatic conditions may reduce the
efficiency of machine parts and thus will reduce efficiency
rate. So it can be concluded that temperature plays an
important role in working capability of Hazratbal wastewater
treatment plant. According to Central Pollution Control Board
(2008 report), the effluent concentration of Total coliforms
was observed lower in winters whereas the highest effluent
TC concentration was noted during monsoon period [17].
In case faecal coliforms, higher effluent concentration was
during summer and monsoon period and lowest in winters
whileas almost similar FC removal was reported during all
the seasons. These findings coincide with our results