Nowadays, it is a common event to live in a flat within an urban area/city and more and more people are moving to large cities for better careers in their respective fields. But what happens to the huge amount of sewage waste that is generated in apartments and complexes/societies? We cannot just release the waste onto the environment without treating or minimising the dangers it will cause.
This is where Sewage Treatment Plants play an important role, in keeping our community and environment safe, clean and sustainable.
What is a Sewage Treatment Plant?
Sewage treatment plants (STPs) are installed to enable them to receive wastewater from flats. Removal of harmful substances from raw sewage and their conversion into effluent that can be disposed safely into the environment or re-used for flushing toilets or other non-potable uses like irrigation purposes constitutes the major purpose of an STP.
Why Are STPs Important for Apartments?
- Environmental Protection: Apartments produce many gallons of wastewater every day. Insufficiently treated water may result in pollution of rivers, lakes and other surface waters with severe environmental implications. This therefore calls for the need for STP which helps in treating sewage to remove harmful substances thus saving our water sources.
- Health and Hygiene: Untreated sewage can lead to various health issues, including waterborne diseases. An STP ensures that the wastewater released from apartments is treated and safe, thereby maintaining a hygienic living environment and safeguarding residents’ health.
- Water Conservation: In many regions, water scarcity is a pressing issue. Treated water from STPs can be reused for various purposes such as gardening, toilet flushing, and cleaning. This not only conserves precious fresh water but also reduces the demand on local water supply systems.
- Compliance with Regulations: Governments and Pollution Control Boards have strict regulations regarding wastewater treatment. Installing an STP in an apartment complex ensures compliance with these regulations, avoiding hefty fines and contributing to environmental sustainability.
How Does an STP Work?
Normally, an STP goes through a multi-stage treatment as specified below.Â
- Primary Treatment: The sewage is initially screened for large objects and then sent to sedimentation tanks to remove debris.Â
- Secondary Treatment: This entails organic matter degradation which is done through bio-treatments such that it employs aerobic bacteria to digest the organic wastes in wastewaters.Â
- Tertiary Treatment: The final stage involves removing any remaining impurities using filtration and disinfection techniques; thus, making the water fit again for reuse or discharging it in nature.
Conclusion
Putting up an STP in an apartment complex not only meets regulatory requirements but also indicates a move towards sustainable living. It safeguards Mother Earth, boosts health and sanitation, saves water resources, as well as demonstrates a commitment to a greener tomorrow. Adopting STP solutions will enable those residing in apartments to experience a cleaner and safer ecological existence that is more sustainable than others.
Hydromo has been using state-of-the-art STPs to ensure your apartment building meets all regulations while serving an environmental stewardship role.
Contact us today and make the eco-friendly upgrade that you need and should have.
