Water and Wastewater Treatment

Beyond the sewer system: A guide to wastewater management in challenging terrains, from pit latrines to onsite ZLD systems

Water consumed in daily activities like cooking, bathing, laundry and other household activities ends up in wastewater. This wastewater usually contains pollutants like organic matter (BOD), harmful bacteria, viruses, and chemicals. Exposure to untreated wastewater can lead to outbreaks of waterborne diseases and contamination of the local ecosystem. To mitigate these risks, both urban and […]

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Understanding Wastewater Types: Exploring Characteristics for Effective Management

Used water, which contains contaminants and becomes unsuitable for domestic and industrial use is called wastewater. Types of wastewater Depending on where the water has been used, there are some types of wastewater. Depending on the source, different types of wastewater have different characteristics. Major types of wastewater and their respective characteristics are as follows.

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