Biyagama Water Treatment Plant, Colombo

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The Biyagama Water Treatment Plant or BWTP is a water treatment facility located at the bank of Kelani River, in Biyagama, Sri Lanka. At a daily output capacity of 160,000,000 l/d, it is the second largest water treatment facility in the country. The plant provides drinking water to approximately one million people, in Wattala, Ja-Ela, Kelaniya, Biyagama, Ragama, Kandana, Kadawatha, Kiribathgoda, Seeduwa and Ganemulla, within the Gampaha District. ()

Coordinates: 6°56'44"N, 79°57'27"E

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Biyagama Water Treatment Plant – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Diyasaru Park, Water World Sri Lanka, National Museum of Colombo.

2.7 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
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Zoo
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1 miW
6°56'41"N • 79°56'32"E
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3.2 miSW
Museum
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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4.6 miSW
Temple
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4.3 miSW
Park, Garden center
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4.4 miE
Memorial, Temple
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5.1 miSW
Museum
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6°54'15"N • 79°54'41"E
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Universities and schools
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