14. Organic
pollutants are
converted by
anaerobic micro-
organisms to a
gaseous product
Very low energy
process
Ideal for treating
wastewater which
is high in soluble
BOD and/or
COD
Used in larger
municipal plants,
food and
beverage, pulp
and paper and
petrochemical
industrial
wastewater
applications
2.3.2. ANAEROBIC TREATMENT
17. • Water privatization initiatives in India
The National
Water Policy 2002
• Equity of access.
• Adherence to benchmarks relating to the
services of public or private operators.
• Protection of consumer rights.
Water Resources
Regulatory
Authority Act
18. UNITED STATES
• Technology-based effluent
discharge limitations
• Initiated the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System
permit program for municipal and
industrial point source dischargers.
The Clean Water
Act (CWA), 1972.
• Prohibit or limit discharges of
pollutants.
• Federal Categorical Standard -
regulate sewer discharges.
National Pre-
treatment Program