Wastewater is water that has been used. It can contain pollutants, pathogens or other dangers depending on where the water comes from. Industrial wastewater is used water that originates from manufacturing sources such as mines or food plants. It is important to know what type of industry the wastewater comes …
This occurs when substances that cause harm enter the environment. The harm can be to a living thing or to the environment itself. Avoiding harmful substances entering water is an effective way to improve water quality.
Various physical and chemical characteristics that are measured to give information related to different bodies of water.
A semi-solid product from various types of wastewater especially from households or factories, which usually flows out through sewers. It is a product of natural or artificial wastewater treatment processes.
Handwashing Facilities are spaces that provide potable water, which is disinfected and safe for all uses, soap, a towel or hand-dryer, and instructions on how to properly use one. They are used to improve overall health and prevent the spread of diseases by disinfecting harmful pathogens that would otherwise enter …
Sanitation is one of the most important aspects of community welfare for human. It provides facilities and services which refer to public health conditions related to sewage and disposal of human excrement. In order to safely manage the human excreta from the toilet to containment, storage and in-site processing or …
A hazardous chemical is a substance that has the capacity to cause negative effects when exposed to humans, animals, or the environment. Although produced in both natural and artificial settings, these substances are most commonly man-made through industrial, agricultural, and medicinal applications. Improper and careless handling can result in the …
Open defecation is the practice of defecating without the usage of any toilet facility in any outdoor open space, such as in a bush or a field. It is generally practiced because of inadequate sanitation facilities. Open defecation also leaves faeces exposed, which results in other people being commonly exposed …
A detrimental pathogen is an organism or virus found in untreated water that causes disease, damage, and possibly death to its host. Common methods for removal of these pathogens include chemical treatment, filtration, and flocculation.
Taking used and contaminated water through a process to eliminate contaminants, so the effluent is suitable to return to the environment.