Environmental Management

The amount and type of water discharged to an onsite sewage treatment system is one of the factors used in sizing that system. If the… Read More »Factors Influencing the Design of Treatment Units

From all that have been discussed in this course, one can without equivocation say that waste-water treatment plant is broken into units or effective performance.… Read More »Meaning and Concepts of Design of Waste-water Treatment Units

Corrosion, like that shown below, can cause economic, health, and aesthetic problems. Economic problems result from damage to pipes, storage tanks, valves, and meters. Damage… Read More »The Effects of Corrosion and Scaling

Corrosion can occur on the outside of a pipe (due to corrosive soil) or on the inside of a pipe (due to corrosive water.) Either… Read More »The Different Types of Corrosion

Corrosion is the rusting of metal in pipes or tanks due to the corrosive action of water, waste-water or soil. Scales are deposits caused by… Read More »Definition of Corrosion and Causes of Corrosion in Waste-water Treatment Plant

A lot of processes are at our disposal for the treatment of sludge as can be seen below. 1. Stabilization Stabilization is the term used… Read More »Processes of Sludge Treatment

Sludge, which originates from the process of treatment of waste water, which due to the physical-chemical processes involved in the treatment has concentration of heavy… Read More »Meaning and Generation of Sludge and its Importance

UV systems destined for drinking water applications are validated using a third party test house to demonstrate system capability, and usually a nonpathogenic surrogate such… Read More »Applications of Sterilization Process

The following are mechanisms involved in sterilization process; 1. Germicidal Lamp Germicidal UV is delivered by a mercury-vapor lamp that emits UV at the germicidal… Read More »Mechanisms Involved in Sterilization Process

Ultraviolet disinfection (UV Sterilization) of water consists of a purely physical, chemical- free process. UV-C radiation attacks the vital DNA of the bacteria directly. The… Read More »The UV Sterilization Process and what is Sterilization Process?

Carbon filters have been used for several hundred years and are considered one of the oldest means of water purification. Historians have shown evidence that… Read More »Uses of Carbon Filters

Carbon Filtering is a method of filtering that uses a piece of activated carbon to remove contaminants and impurities, utilizing chemical adsorption. Each piece of… Read More »Meaning and Types of Carbon Filters

Recycling aids in waste prevention and decreases the amount of garbage dumped in landfills. Businesses must create recyclable items to help efficient trash management. Recycling… Read More »How Creating Recyclable Products Support Effective Waste Management

Most individuals wish to know how to protect the environment.  Some people accomplish this by driving less frequently or by forgoing purchases of goods like… Read More »The Impact of Recycling on Preserving the Environment

Recycling protects the environment, boosts our economy, and generates jobs. Reducing the amount of trash sent to landfills and combustion facilities, conserving natural resources like… Read More »Integrating Economic Incentives to Promote Recycling in Waste Management

One of the major problems with the world’s current situation is effective trash management also known as waste management. In one way or another, humans… Read More »Discussing the Waste Management Expectations of the Future

Since the industrial revolution in Europe in the early part of the 19th century, the World has witnessed tremendous growth and development. These growths were… Read More »Overview of Current Global Pollution Concerns

Household reverse osmosis units use a lot of water because they have low back pressure. As a result, they recover only 5 to 15 percent… Read More »Problems and Prospects of Reverse Osmosis