Planning and Design of Grey Water Treatment Plant
EOI: 10.11242/viva-tech.01.08.008
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Tanmay Tamhankar,Sayali Chavan, Abhijit Shikpule , Purva Awari, " Planning and Design of Grey Water Treatment Plant. ", VIVA-IJRI Volume 1, Issue 8, Article 8, pp. 1-5, 2025. Published by Computer Engineering Department, VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar, India.
Abstract
The practice of treating and reusing wastewater from domestic tasks like laundry, dishwashing, and bathing is known as greywater treatment. Over time, this method has become more and more well-liked as a sustainable approach to water management, especially in areas where water is scarce. One of the most popular uses of this technology is the repurposing of greywater for irrigation. There are no serious health dangers when using greywater for non-potable uses like irrigating lawns, gardens, and plants. As a result, water use has less of an overall negative impact on the environment and lowers water bills. Greywater treatment Plant typically consist of a pre-treatment process to remove solids and other debris, followed by a filtration and disinfection stage to ensure the water is safe for use in irrigation. The most common types of greywater treatment systems are simple systems that use gravity to distribute water and more complex systems that involve pumps and sophisticated filtration mechanisms. One of the significant challenges associated with greywater treatment in irrigation is ensuring that the water is adequately treated to prevent health risks. Greywater contains various pollutants, including pathogens, bacteria, and chemicals, that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not adequately treated. Therefore, proper design, installation, and maintenance of greywater treatment systems are essential to ensure that the water is safe for use.
Keywords
- Greywater Treatment, Reuse, Sustainable Water Management, Treatment Plant, Water Conservation.
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