Wastewater treatment plant visit
Event Date: 10th August 2024
The undergraduate students of the Bachelor of Technology program were taken on an educational visit to a wastewater treatment plant on August 10, 2024, as part of the Student Awareness Program. The facility, located within the Galgotias University Campus, serves as a model for sustainable water management by employing advanced wastewater treatment technologies. The plant is equipped with multiple stages of treatment, including preliminary screening to remove large debris, primary sedimentation for settling heavier solids, and biological treatment using the efficient Moving Bed Bioreactor (MBBR) technology. The tertiary treatment stage further enhances water quality through advanced filtration methods, including Activated Carbon Filters and Multi-Grade Filters (MGF), followed by disinfection to ensure the treated water meets safety standards.
The treated water is primarily repurposed for gardening, irrigation, and toilet flushing, reducing the dependence on freshwater resources. Any excess treated water is carefully discharged into nearby water bodies, adhering to strict environmental regulations, thereby minimizing ecological impact.
Highlights of the Visit
Technical Processes:
The visit provided students with a hands-on understanding of the treatment process. They observed how wastewater progresses through various stages, with each step designed to remove specific contaminants, such as solids, organic pollutants, and harmful pathogens. This sequential treatment ensures that the final effluent is environmentally safe and suitable for reuse.
Water Reuse and Sustainability:
The facility exemplifies sustainable practices by demonstrating the recycling of treated water for non-potable purposes like irrigation and toilet flushing. The visit underscored the importance of water conservation and how effective wastewater management contributes to the sustainable use of limited water resources.
The visit also helped students appreciate the integration of engineering solutions in addressing real-world environmental challenges, inspiring many to consider careers in sustainable infrastructure development.
Organized by : Dr. Hemant Singh and Mr. M.Karthikeyan
Department Name – Department of Civil Engineering
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