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ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER REUSE: A CASE STUDY IN CHHATTISGARH, INDIA

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Mukesh Sharma , Mr. Atulya Kumar , Mr. Abhishek Singh
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si5.212

Abstract

Water scarcity has emerged as a significant challenge for sustainable development, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions of developing countries. Chhattisgarh, a state in India, is currently grappling with a water crisis caused by declining groundwater levels and the presence of numerous industrial activities. Waste water recycling offers a practical solution by treating and processing wastewater for reuse. This study aims to demonstrate the process of enhancing the quality of an MBBR-based sewage treatment plant in an educational campus in Chhattisgarh to enable its usage for various purposes, such as toilet flushing, gardening/agriculture, and college campus chiller plants, which require a substantial amount of water and involve limited or no direct physical contact. The study involved collecting sewage samples from the outlet of the treatment plant and analyzing the wastewater and treated water quality parameters, including pH, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Alkalinity, Acidity, Hardness, among others. The analysis aimed to determine the suitability of the treated water for different applications. The results and conclusions drawn from this study will provide insights into the feasibility and effectiveness of reusing treated wastewater for various purposes, addressing the water crisis in Chhattisgarh and similar regions.

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