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With the alarming rate at which groundwater is disappearing, water is becoming a critical component.<\/p>\n
Clean water has become more critical than ever in today\u2019s world. We know water covers 70% of our planet, and we always think it is plentiful.<\/p>\n
However, freshwater, i.e., the water we drink, bathe in, and irrigate our farm fields with, is incredibly rare.<\/p>\n
Only 3% of the world\u2019s water is freshwater, two-thirds of which are frozen glaciers or unavailable for our use.<\/p>\n
Around 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to water, and a total of 2.7 billion find water scarce for at least one month of the year.<\/p>\n
How do we solve this crisis? Is there any way to reuse the generated wastewater so that we don\u2019t fall short of water?<\/p>\n
Well, the answer to this is yes! Wastewater generated can be treated before disposing of into the water bodies.<\/p>\n
If the treated wastewater levels fall under the safe range, they can be reused.<\/p>\n
Many industries generate wastewater and directly dump it into the water body.<\/p>\n
This leads to pollution, and the water present is unfit for use. If wastewater is not adequately treated, it can cause havoc.<\/p>\n
As a result, finding an appropriate industrial wastewater treatment is critical. The reuse and treatment of wastewater are vital in maintaining this resource for future generations.<\/p>\n
This is where a water treatment plant comes into play, as it can assist commercial and industrial facilities to become more environmentally friendly and compliant with their wastewater disposal.<\/p>\n
Depending on the type of wastewater generated, there are different types of wastewater treatment plants that can treat the sludge coming in at various stages and reduce its toxicity.<\/p>\n
In this blog, let us understand these plant types a little more in detail and also look at a few ways to maintain them.<\/p>\n
Untreated wastewater should not accumulate in any way. It consists of decomposed organic matter.<\/p>\n
If kept for a longer time, the organic matter can produce foul-smelling gases that can be toxic to the environment.<\/p>\n
Besides this, it also contains other toxic compounds that can be harmful if exposed to the environment.<\/p>\n
Therefore, it is essential to remove wastewater from its source and clean it. Moreover, due to water scarcity, reuse is an excellent option.<\/p>\n
While the overall functionality of a treatment plant operates similarly, the wastewater treatment systems can be divided into multiple categories.<\/p>\n
It is usually based on their operational functionalities and the effluent source coming into the plant.<\/p>\n
The various types of plants are as follows :<\/p>\n
Sewage treatment is a multi-stage process designed to treat domestic waste from households, commercial buildings, malls, educational institutes, hospitals, etc.<\/p>\n
Sewage wastewater can include a combination of greywater (wastewater from baths, sinks, and other non-toilet plumbing fixtures) and blackwater (wastewater from toilets containing faecal matter).<\/p>\n
When wastewater arrives at a sewage treatment plant, it is filtered as part of the pre-treatment process. A pre-treatment is done before it moves to three combative stages of treatment: primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment.<\/p>\n
In the primary treatment phase, the water settles in a tank, where solid organic matter accumulates at the bottom while lighter matter floats to the top, making removal easier.<\/p>\n
After the clarification process, the sludge moves to the secondary phase, also known as the activated sludge process.<\/p>\n
During the activated sludge process, the aerators pump oxygen into the chamber.<\/p>\n
This helps bacteria digest the organic matter, giving wastewater its distinct appearance and smell.<\/p>\n
The water further gets treated into the tertiary stage.<\/p>\n
The tertiary stage is the most advanced stage, where the sewage containing toxic microbes is disinfected.<\/p>\n
During this stage, wastewater is passed through different filters, which filter out microscopic particles. The ultraviolet (UV) lights kill bacteria and viruses and remove infections.<\/p>\n
Once the wastewater passes through all three stages, it is entirely safe to discharge into the environment.<\/p>\n
ETP is a wastewater treatment process (WWTP) used to treat wastewater generated from pharmaceuticals, textiles, and chemicals where extreme water contamination is possible.<\/p>\n
It plays a significant role in the treatment of industrial wastewater along with domestic sewage.<\/p>\n
Inorganic matter, heavy metals, oil & grease, suspended particles, and other contaminants are treated in the ETP plant.<\/p>\n
The construction and development of an ETP are crucial for the ecological development of industrial parks.<\/p>\n
These plants are designed to handle effluent with high pollution levels, which is more complex to degrade.<\/p>\n
Each industry releases effluent with varying characteristics daily, unlike sewage treatment. Hence, the need for daily monitoring and customised treatment solutions plays a crucial component in proper treatment.<\/p>\n
Like STPs, even ETPs contain various stages where the water is treated. The steps are preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment.<\/p>\n
The preliminary technique aims to eliminate as much solid physical matter as possible before sending the effluent to be treated further.<\/p>\n
In the primary stage, the removal of solid waste and organic matter is the first step in the treatment process.<\/p>\n
Chemicals are added to break down the solid waste present in sludge. After the solids are broken down and eliminated from the sludge, the wastewater moves to secondary treatment.<\/p>\n
Under secondary treatment, suspended particles and any biodegradable matter are removed using a combination of chemical and biological processes.<\/p>\n
Further, to remove any final traces of solids or contaminants from the effluent, it undergoes tertiary treatment, which employs a variety of physical, chemical, and biological processes.<\/p>\n
Several industrial clusters across India have installed and are operating common effluent treatment plants (CETPs).<\/p>\n
They help small-scale industrial facilities that can\u2019t afford individual treatment plants save money on effluent treatment, improve collective treatment, and save money on land.<\/p>\n
Optimal working conditions for effluent treatment to meet discharge standards are essential for any CETP.<\/p>\n
CETPs are classified into two categories.<\/p>\n
Homogenous: Industries producing similar goods in that industrial area contribute. E.g., tanneries, paper, etc.<\/p>\n
Heterogenous: industries producing widely divergent goods are placed together. E.g., chemicals, dairy, soft drinks, canneries, pharmaceuticals, etc.<\/p>\n
Like other treatment plants, CETP consists of various stages where the sludge is treated. The steps include a preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary stage.<\/p>\n
The treatment on each stage is more or less similar, just like other treatment plants.<\/p>\n
After the sludge is treated, there are different ways to dispose of CETP effluent. Some disposal modes are surface water bodies, land irrigation, and public sewers.<\/p>\n
Before discharging the effluent, it undergoes a standardization test to ensure no hazardous chemicals enter the water body.<\/p>\n
An efficient running of a wastewater treatment plant requires periodic maintenance and daily checks of the system.<\/p>\n
Failing to do so can lead to blockage of pipelines and even failure of some parts.<\/p>\n
Other factors that might cause a problem in the smooth functioning of the plant could be high COD\/BOD levels, odour issues, treated effluent not meeting standard toxicity levels, and many others.<\/p>\n
Organica Biotech provides a host of bioremediation-based solutions for different wastewater treatment plants to overcome these problems and ensure their systems operate smoothly.<\/p>\n
Our wastewater treatment technologies are an alternative for effective sewage treatment and industrial wastewater treatment.<\/p>\n
With our range of nature-friendly solutions, including Cleanmaxx, you can reduce sludge volume, cut down operational costs, curb foul odour, and significantly lower COD and BOD levels in the water.<\/p>\n
You now don\u2019t have to worry about the costly maintenance in the current system as our solutions are hassle-free and require no physical changes in the system.<\/p>\n
We must be environmentally responsible and treat the wastewater using techniques that do not cause harm to the environment.<\/p>\n
By understanding different types of wastewater treatment plants, take a step ahead and protect the ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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