This document reviews the efficiency of different wastewater treatment methods used in Kenya. It finds that the most commonly used methods are constructed wetlands, stabilization ponds coupled with constructed wetlands, and conventional wastewater treatment systems. However, the final effluents of many treatment systems do not meet national water quality standards. The document examines the wastewater situation and treatment in Kenya, particularly in Nairobi, and concludes that a low-cost, high removal efficiency method like constructed wetlands would be most suitable for treating domestic wastewater in slum areas.
Urban Sanitation problems and Challenges in Karnataka: An Overviewijtsrd
Urban sanitation is the very important role of creation well known smart cities. In Indian context the people should give more preference to maintain a good sanitation the history study proved particularly the urban sanitation problems main issue in 12st century. The focuses on identification analysis and sanitation problems and challenges and paper based on purely secondary sources of information. Asha T | Dr. S. N. Yogish"Urban Sanitation problems and Challenges in Karnataka: An Overview" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-4 , June 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd14292.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/development-economics/14292/urban-sanitation-problems-and-challenges-in-karnataka-an-overview/asha-t
Future of water An initial perspective by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill...Future Agenda
An initial perspective on the future of water by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill of Arup Sydney. This is the starting point for the global future agenda discussions taking place through 2015 as part of the futureagenda2.0 programme. www.futureagenda.org
Urban Sanitation problems and Challenges in Karnataka: An Overviewijtsrd
Urban sanitation is the very important role of creation well known smart cities. In Indian context the people should give more preference to maintain a good sanitation the history study proved particularly the urban sanitation problems main issue in 12st century. The focuses on identification analysis and sanitation problems and challenges and paper based on purely secondary sources of information. Asha T | Dr. S. N. Yogish"Urban Sanitation problems and Challenges in Karnataka: An Overview" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-4 , June 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd14292.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/development-economics/14292/urban-sanitation-problems-and-challenges-in-karnataka-an-overview/asha-t
Future of water An initial perspective by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill...Future Agenda
An initial perspective on the future of water by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill of Arup Sydney. This is the starting point for the global future agenda discussions taking place through 2015 as part of the futureagenda2.0 programme. www.futureagenda.org
Accessibility and Physicochemical Properties of Water for Domestic Purposes i...ijtsrd
Water is a precious resource which is essential for life and is ranked next to air as a basic necessity of man. However, one major challenge in Nigeria is the ability for both rural and urban areas to access a clean water supply. This study examined the access and physicochemical properties of water used in lafia metropolis for domestic purposes. This study adopted both the use of questionnaires and collection of water samples for laboratory analysis. The parameters tested include Temperature °C , pH value, Electrical conductivity µs , Total suspended solids mg l , Biological Oxygen demand BOD ,Turbidity NTU , Sulphate So4 , Chloride Cl , Nitrate No3 , Potassium K , Sodium Na , Calcium Ca , Magnesium Mg , Zinc Zn , Iron Fe Copper Cu and Lead Pb . The results showed that households in Lafia metropolis have reasonable access to safe water supply and the results of analyses of water samples were compared with the WHO minimum quality standards. The analyses revealed that the quality of water supply is adequate. For instance, electrical conductivity, total suspended solids, biological oxygen demand, sulphate, nitrate, and chloride values were all below the WHO values. Farringoro U. D | Ndor, E "Accessibility and Physicochemical Properties of Water for Domestic Purposes in Lafia Metropolis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-1 , December 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29541.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/allied-sciences/29541/accessibility-and-physicochemical-properties-of-water-for-domestic-purposes-in-lafia-metropolis/farringoro-u-d
Drinking Water Quality and Sanitation Issues: A Survey of a Semi-Urban Settin...IJRES Journal
An assessment on the drinking water quality from major source (borehole) and household in a semi-urban setting in Nigeria was carried out. Structured questionnaire was administered to randomly selected households in seven zones of the municipality to determine the common method of collection and transportation, storage, and sanitation practices. Water samples collected were subjected to laboratory analyses for physico-chemical and microbial properties. The result of the physico-chemical analysis when compared against the World Health Organization (WHO) and Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) drinking water quality benchmark revealed that the water samples were within standards for consumable water except for the presence of feacal contamination. The result revealed that before water can be totally considered safe for drinking, further treatment is required at the household level due to fecal contamination, and water safety concerns are also highlighted. The result translates to the fact that compliance assessment with standards and impact assessment studies in determining the fate of pollutants is necessary at all levels.
Assessing the availability of community water at Madlangamphisi, a community ...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
The research was conducted to assess the availability of domestic water and the extent of the problems associated with water scarcity at Madlangamphisi area in the Hhohho district of Eswatini. The research was a descriptive survey. A questionnaire was used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data for the survey. A total of 169 households out of 300 households in the community were randomly selected to participate in the survey. The majority (56.2%) of the households confirmed that there was water scarcity problems in the area as the streams they used for domestic water frequently dried up during the winter months. The study showed that a majority, 51.5% used water from rivers as the main source of domestic water, while 40.2% of the people travelled for more than 1,000 m to fetch water. To cope with water scarcity problems, 43.2% of the households reduced their water consumption level during droughts while 45% practiced rooftop rainwater harvesting. The study concluded that Madlangamphisi community experienced serious water scarcity problems since they relied on unprotected water sources for domestic use. Moreover, they had to travel for more than 200 m to collect water from nearest sources which is considered an indication of water scarcity by the WHO. The study observed that there was a need to introduce a rural water supply scheme in the area to solve the water scarcity problems and that households should treat water for drinking by either boiling or use a disinfectant to eliminate pathogenic organisms in the water.
Among the many water-related challenges worldwide, the crisis of scarcity, deteriorating water quality, the linkages between water and food security, and the need for improved governance are the most significant in the context of gender differences in access to and control over water resources.
Effects of pH, Dosage, Temperature and Mixing Speed on The Efficiency of Wate...IJAEMSJORNAL
Studies were carried out to determine the effects of operating parameters such as temperature, pH, dosage and mixing speed on the efficiency of watermelon seed in removing the turbidity and colour of Atabong River, which serves the people of Eket and their environs in Akwa-Ibom State. Results obtained showed that at an ideal pH of 7.5, temperature of 25oC, dosage of 0.6g/l and mixing speed of 120rpm the water melon coagulum removed turbidity and colour of the raw river water by 87.9% and 84.3% respectively. At this optimum conditions, water melon coagulum decreased the raw water turbidity from 67.7 to 8.18 NTU and colour, 318 to 50 TCU. The findings have demonstrated the effectiveness of water melon seeds as a possible replacement for chemicals like alum and ferric salts normally used in coagulation-flocculation water treatment.
The Impact of Human Activity on Lake Biwa and the Need for Water ManagementSamuel Welbourne
During my research of water treatment methods, I applied cost-benefit analysis to better understand the most effective and efficient water treatment and reclamation methods. This poster is supplementary visual aid of my research paper.
Summer of 2015 needs refreshingly cool air. Hope this issue brings you some cool thoughts and fresh feeling. Read in this issue of NewsLeTERRE (attached):
1. Suresh Prabhu, Central Minister for Indian Raiways, seems to remind us that that he was also Minister of Environment in previous Government- Green Rail Budget.
2. Slow Cooling in the world of Fast Food- Discussion with MIT, USA. Chairman's message
3. Earth Care Awards -ECA 2015 - Amazing response and evaluation
4. An uncomfortable relationship-Economics and Environment, Rendezvous
5. From Posh Hotel Oberoi in New Delhi to dusty villages of Western Ghats of India- World Water Day'15
6. Holy Holi without bonfire and with Smritivan
7. Launch of TERRE YuCon e-Journal
8. Thirsty Facts on Water -World Water Day −2015
Also, do not miss: Quiz to rock and roll your brains, Number of the month, Global environmental news.... And do write us your feedback.
Indigenous Customs Relating to Water Rights and Use Under Conditions of the S...AkashSharma618775
The aims of this study include gathering and documenting the indigenous traditional norms and
knowledge of Al-Ghyoul water resources shares and distributions in selected Yemeni Region. It also studies,
analyzes, identifies common and variable practices and problems under the conditions of different
communities/regions. It also attempts to formulate appropriate actions to remedy threatening obstacles. The field
data collection for the study covered selected governorates where such traditional irrigation systems prevail like
Taiz, Bib, Hadhramaut, Shabwah. It used a descriptive approach through literature review, like documents and
reports, field observations, survey questionnaire, individual interviews with key informant (KII), and discussion
meetings with specialists, local officials, local leaders, and farmers. The study identifies some prevailing norms and
mores that characterize traditional Al-Ghyoul irrigations systems including the rules of water shares distribution,
rehabilitation and maintenance as well as conflict resolution. However, it observed some slight variation from one
location to another. Some of the inherited local customs have been changing due to the introduction of modern
technologies and socio-political changes, draught and climatic change. This in turn has negatively affected the
common indigenous irrigation practices. The study concluded with some recommendations for future
consideration.
Determination of Heavy Metals in Boreholes, Hand Dug Wells and Surface Water ...Premier Publishers
Drinking water Quality is one of the most important concerns. The heavy metals level up to ppb levels in drinking water quality may cause severe health problems. In this study attempt was made to determine the concentrations of eight heavy metals in water samples taken in August 2016 from boreholes, hand dug wells and streams in some selected areas of Mubi North local government Adamawa state. These samples were subjected to analysis for eight elements (Zn, Fe, Ca, Na, Mg, Mn, Pb and Cd using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The concentrations of these metals in the study areas were compared with drinking water quality limits given by the World Health Organization (WHO). Na, Mg, Fe, Mn, Zn and Ca concentrations were found to range from 4.80-5.0, 0.06-2.6, 0.03-3.05, 0.04-0.80, 0.02-0.17, 20.49-35.6Mg/L respectively. The concentrations of Na, Mg, Ca, and Zn found in this study were lower than the permissible limit of WHO. While that of Fe in water sample from stream were found to be higher as compared with the WHO standard. Similarly the concentration of Mn in stream and borehole water samples were also higher.Cd and Pb were not detected in all the samples.
Accessibility and Physicochemical Properties of Water for Domestic Purposes i...ijtsrd
Water is a precious resource which is essential for life and is ranked next to air as a basic necessity of man. However, one major challenge in Nigeria is the ability for both rural and urban areas to access a clean water supply. This study examined the access and physicochemical properties of water used in lafia metropolis for domestic purposes. This study adopted both the use of questionnaires and collection of water samples for laboratory analysis. The parameters tested include Temperature °C , pH value, Electrical conductivity µs , Total suspended solids mg l , Biological Oxygen demand BOD ,Turbidity NTU , Sulphate So4 , Chloride Cl , Nitrate No3 , Potassium K , Sodium Na , Calcium Ca , Magnesium Mg , Zinc Zn , Iron Fe Copper Cu and Lead Pb . The results showed that households in Lafia metropolis have reasonable access to safe water supply and the results of analyses of water samples were compared with the WHO minimum quality standards. The analyses revealed that the quality of water supply is adequate. For instance, electrical conductivity, total suspended solids, biological oxygen demand, sulphate, nitrate, and chloride values were all below the WHO values. Farringoro U. D | Ndor, E "Accessibility and Physicochemical Properties of Water for Domestic Purposes in Lafia Metropolis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-1 , December 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29541.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/allied-sciences/29541/accessibility-and-physicochemical-properties-of-water-for-domestic-purposes-in-lafia-metropolis/farringoro-u-d
Drinking Water Quality and Sanitation Issues: A Survey of a Semi-Urban Settin...IJRES Journal
An assessment on the drinking water quality from major source (borehole) and household in a semi-urban setting in Nigeria was carried out. Structured questionnaire was administered to randomly selected households in seven zones of the municipality to determine the common method of collection and transportation, storage, and sanitation practices. Water samples collected were subjected to laboratory analyses for physico-chemical and microbial properties. The result of the physico-chemical analysis when compared against the World Health Organization (WHO) and Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) drinking water quality benchmark revealed that the water samples were within standards for consumable water except for the presence of feacal contamination. The result revealed that before water can be totally considered safe for drinking, further treatment is required at the household level due to fecal contamination, and water safety concerns are also highlighted. The result translates to the fact that compliance assessment with standards and impact assessment studies in determining the fate of pollutants is necessary at all levels.
Assessing the availability of community water at Madlangamphisi, a community ...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
The research was conducted to assess the availability of domestic water and the extent of the problems associated with water scarcity at Madlangamphisi area in the Hhohho district of Eswatini. The research was a descriptive survey. A questionnaire was used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data for the survey. A total of 169 households out of 300 households in the community were randomly selected to participate in the survey. The majority (56.2%) of the households confirmed that there was water scarcity problems in the area as the streams they used for domestic water frequently dried up during the winter months. The study showed that a majority, 51.5% used water from rivers as the main source of domestic water, while 40.2% of the people travelled for more than 1,000 m to fetch water. To cope with water scarcity problems, 43.2% of the households reduced their water consumption level during droughts while 45% practiced rooftop rainwater harvesting. The study concluded that Madlangamphisi community experienced serious water scarcity problems since they relied on unprotected water sources for domestic use. Moreover, they had to travel for more than 200 m to collect water from nearest sources which is considered an indication of water scarcity by the WHO. The study observed that there was a need to introduce a rural water supply scheme in the area to solve the water scarcity problems and that households should treat water for drinking by either boiling or use a disinfectant to eliminate pathogenic organisms in the water.
Among the many water-related challenges worldwide, the crisis of scarcity, deteriorating water quality, the linkages between water and food security, and the need for improved governance are the most significant in the context of gender differences in access to and control over water resources.
Effects of pH, Dosage, Temperature and Mixing Speed on The Efficiency of Wate...IJAEMSJORNAL
Studies were carried out to determine the effects of operating parameters such as temperature, pH, dosage and mixing speed on the efficiency of watermelon seed in removing the turbidity and colour of Atabong River, which serves the people of Eket and their environs in Akwa-Ibom State. Results obtained showed that at an ideal pH of 7.5, temperature of 25oC, dosage of 0.6g/l and mixing speed of 120rpm the water melon coagulum removed turbidity and colour of the raw river water by 87.9% and 84.3% respectively. At this optimum conditions, water melon coagulum decreased the raw water turbidity from 67.7 to 8.18 NTU and colour, 318 to 50 TCU. The findings have demonstrated the effectiveness of water melon seeds as a possible replacement for chemicals like alum and ferric salts normally used in coagulation-flocculation water treatment.
The Impact of Human Activity on Lake Biwa and the Need for Water ManagementSamuel Welbourne
During my research of water treatment methods, I applied cost-benefit analysis to better understand the most effective and efficient water treatment and reclamation methods. This poster is supplementary visual aid of my research paper.
Summer of 2015 needs refreshingly cool air. Hope this issue brings you some cool thoughts and fresh feeling. Read in this issue of NewsLeTERRE (attached):
1. Suresh Prabhu, Central Minister for Indian Raiways, seems to remind us that that he was also Minister of Environment in previous Government- Green Rail Budget.
2. Slow Cooling in the world of Fast Food- Discussion with MIT, USA. Chairman's message
3. Earth Care Awards -ECA 2015 - Amazing response and evaluation
4. An uncomfortable relationship-Economics and Environment, Rendezvous
5. From Posh Hotel Oberoi in New Delhi to dusty villages of Western Ghats of India- World Water Day'15
6. Holy Holi without bonfire and with Smritivan
7. Launch of TERRE YuCon e-Journal
8. Thirsty Facts on Water -World Water Day −2015
Also, do not miss: Quiz to rock and roll your brains, Number of the month, Global environmental news.... And do write us your feedback.
Indigenous Customs Relating to Water Rights and Use Under Conditions of the S...AkashSharma618775
The aims of this study include gathering and documenting the indigenous traditional norms and
knowledge of Al-Ghyoul water resources shares and distributions in selected Yemeni Region. It also studies,
analyzes, identifies common and variable practices and problems under the conditions of different
communities/regions. It also attempts to formulate appropriate actions to remedy threatening obstacles. The field
data collection for the study covered selected governorates where such traditional irrigation systems prevail like
Taiz, Bib, Hadhramaut, Shabwah. It used a descriptive approach through literature review, like documents and
reports, field observations, survey questionnaire, individual interviews with key informant (KII), and discussion
meetings with specialists, local officials, local leaders, and farmers. The study identifies some prevailing norms and
mores that characterize traditional Al-Ghyoul irrigations systems including the rules of water shares distribution,
rehabilitation and maintenance as well as conflict resolution. However, it observed some slight variation from one
location to another. Some of the inherited local customs have been changing due to the introduction of modern
technologies and socio-political changes, draught and climatic change. This in turn has negatively affected the
common indigenous irrigation practices. The study concluded with some recommendations for future
consideration.
Determination of Heavy Metals in Boreholes, Hand Dug Wells and Surface Water ...Premier Publishers
Drinking water Quality is one of the most important concerns. The heavy metals level up to ppb levels in drinking water quality may cause severe health problems. In this study attempt was made to determine the concentrations of eight heavy metals in water samples taken in August 2016 from boreholes, hand dug wells and streams in some selected areas of Mubi North local government Adamawa state. These samples were subjected to analysis for eight elements (Zn, Fe, Ca, Na, Mg, Mn, Pb and Cd using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The concentrations of these metals in the study areas were compared with drinking water quality limits given by the World Health Organization (WHO). Na, Mg, Fe, Mn, Zn and Ca concentrations were found to range from 4.80-5.0, 0.06-2.6, 0.03-3.05, 0.04-0.80, 0.02-0.17, 20.49-35.6Mg/L respectively. The concentrations of Na, Mg, Ca, and Zn found in this study were lower than the permissible limit of WHO. While that of Fe in water sample from stream were found to be higher as compared with the WHO standard. Similarly the concentration of Mn in stream and borehole water samples were also higher.Cd and Pb were not detected in all the samples.
Overview of water resources and sustainable development impacts in SenegalAI Publications
Senegal's water resources and water economy system largely determines its sustainable socio-economic development. Water resources and water sustainability for future generations, water and environmental security, public access to clean water, reliability and sustainability of water supplies to meet needs economy, the condition of water bodies and water resources, and the ability to predict and prevent damage from water-related emergencies, all play an important role in safety. national country. Water resources are national goods and natural resources which undergo quantitative and qualitative changes throughout the national territory. Water resources have been described as an essential resource that underpins economic growth, social development and, of course, environmental protection. This article examines in detail the concepts and links between water resources and sustainable development, the different sectors, and also the current situation of water resources in Senegal. Information is gathered from secondary sources and available statistics (books and the Internet). The results show the state of the deterioration of water resources and the rising demand for water from the population which is worsening with population growth, development and climate change. In 2017, 78.5% of the total population had access to drinking water, 92.9% in urban areas and 67.3% in rural areas. As for the total renewable water resources per capita, they are only 2459 m3 / capita / year and places Senegal in a situation of water vulnerability, a situation that will deteriorate further by 2 030 when a good part of the world's population will live under the grip of a weak or catastrophically weak water supply.
EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE ON THE CURRENT CONDITIONS OF WATER RESOURCE INFRASTRUCTURE...indexPub
Water is an essential and critical resource for human, animal, and plant survival and continued existence on planet Earth. Water is increasingly becoming a scarce resource; however, the issue of water scarcity has been exacerbated by the intensity of climate change conditions as well as aging water resource infrastructure in many countries, more especially in developing countries such as South Africa. Therefore, there is an urgent need to upgrade water resource infrastructure in South African cities in order to alleviate the stress on the current systems in place.
Forms of Water Supply, Conservation and use in Banigbe District, Municipality...IJAEMSJORNAL
Rural populations in underdeveloped countries like Benin have difficult access to safe drinking water. This research aims to study the forms of water supply, conservation and use in Banigbé district. The methodological approach revolves around data collection through documentary research; data processing and results analysis. It appears that 88.75% of the 80 households selected for the survey in Banigbé, use at-risk sources (rivers; Private PEA; traditional wells). Only 11.25% have access to water from conventional sources such as the National Water Society of Benin (SONEB) and the Drilling of Human Motric Pumps (FPM). 88.75% of those selected for the survey also said that they do not treat drinking water at any source. It is therefore necessary to improve the quality of the water to which the populations of Banigbé have access to, and this through the disinfection of water from at risk sources and the proliferation of village hydraulic equipment in the district of Banigbé.
RECYCLING OF GREY WATER INTO USABLE WATER BY USING NATURAL MATERIALSvivatechijri
Recycling of Grey water generated from different industries by using the natural filter materials
and making the water reusable for sanitary and irrigation purposes. The aim is to reduce the costly recyclable
process of grey water to its minimum cost, hence making it suitable for village and low-income areaswhen such
water can be treated at place with less cost and by achieving almost same quality of water. In view of rising
concern about pollution of water bodies due to discharge of waste in them, itis necessary to initiate alternative
thinking as conventional methodsthrough Sewage treatment Plants have had limited success. In Rural areas we
have some natural materials which can purify the water if used properly. In recent years many techniques by
using such natural filters for purifying Grey water had came up. It treats the wastewater in natural manner
without the use of chemicals. In short, the method used for this project is the improved method of using natural
materials for recycling Grey water and obtaining best quality of recycled Grey water. The main objective of
present research work is to provide and popularize a simple, feasible, practically sound, ecofriendly and costeffective technology for wastewatertreatment. In this filterthe filtration is done by gravitationalforce. By using
such Techniques, the load on the sewage impact will be reduced and will be converted into useable water for
sanitary, gardening and irrigation purposes
Need for sustainable solution: Environment, rural agriculture and food securi...Open Access Research Paper
Electronic waste is currently the largest growing waste stream in the world. It is hazardous, complex and expensive to treat in an environmentally sound manner. Unsustainable electronic waste management of has led to pollution of rivers, which has negatively affected the environment, agriculture activities and food security. The research sought to investigate the waste management of electronic waste, its impact on environment, agriculture and food security in the rural communities. To recommend sustainable waste management strategy for the country and reduce the adverse effects on environment and agriculture to enhance food security. Zimbabwe has become an electronic waste hazard as waste pile up at backyard and in houses. A research survey was conducted in Mutare urban and peri-urban rural communities involving a sample of 1250 participants revealed that 29% of waste was electronic effluent, 29% of waste in backyard, 22% of waste in storerooms. The peri-urban rural communities are heavily affected downstream as the Sakubva River and its streams are polluted, either poisoned or drying up. Methods of disposal were landfilling, burning, backyard and storeroom storage. Food security as a state where the availability, accessibility, utilization and stability of food are ensured and food production is enough to cover the food demand of the people has been heavily affected as water for gardening and field crop irrigation is polluted. It was revealed that in some areas farmers have totally stopped gardening as the source of water has dried up due to both soil and water pollution.
Effluent pollution is the degradation of the physical, chemical or biological properties of sewage, altered as a result of the introduction of certain substances which renders it unsafe and therefore, regarded as wastewater. This paper aims to examine the effects of effluent pollution on the socio-economic ,environment, and health status of people around (9) custodial centres in Nigeria. The study locations are Medium Security Custodial Centres Kuje (Abuja ), Kirikiri (Lagos), Suleja (Abuja ), Badagry (Lagos), Ikoyi (Lagos), Female Kirikiri (Lagos), Maximum Security Custodial centres (Kirikiri-Lagos and Port-harcourt Rivers) and Correctional Farm Centre Dukpa (Abuja) In the study, descriptive survey method was used after familiarity with the environment and selection of 372 respondents through purposive sampling technique. The process of questionnaire administration, interviews and Focused Group Discussions (FGD), was systematically applied in collection of data which were analyzed using frequency /percentage modules. Consequently, inferential statistics was adapted to test the hypothesis postulated using SPSS 20.0.
Effluent pollution is the degradation of the physical, chemical or biological properties of sewage, altered as a result of the introduction of certain substances which renders it unsafe and therefore, regarded as wastewater. This paper aims to examine the effects of effluent pollution on the socio-economic ,environment, and health status of people around (9) custodial centres in Nigeria. The study locations are Medium Security Custodial Centres Kuje (Abuja ), Kirikiri (Lagos), Suleja (Abuja ), Badagry (Lagos), Ikoyi (Lagos), Female Kirikiri (Lagos), Maximum Security Custodial centres (Kirikiri-Lagos and Port-harcourt Rivers) and Correctional Farm Centre Dukpa (Abuja) In the study, descriptive survey method was used after familiarity with the environment and selection of 372 respondents through purposive sampling technique.
Effluent pollution is the degradation of the physical, chemical or biological properties of sewage, altered as a result of the introduction of certain substances which renders it unsafe and therefore, regarded as wastewater. This paper aims to examine the effects of effluent pollution on the socio-economic ,environment, and health status of people around (9) custodial centres in Nigeria. The study locations are Medium Security Custodial Centres Kuje (Abuja ), Kirikiri (Lagos), Suleja (Abuja ), Badagry (Lagos), Ikoyi (Lagos), Female Kirikiri (Lagos), Maximum Security Custodial centres (Kirikiri-Lagos and Port-harcourt Rivers) and Correctional Farm Centre Dukpa (Abuja) In the study, descriptive survey method was used after familiarity with the environment and selection of 372 respondents through purposive sampling technique. The process of questionnaire administration, interviews and Focused Group Discussions (FGD), was systematically applied in collection of data which were analyzed using frequency /percentage modules. Consequently, inferential statistics was adapted to test the hypothesis postulated using SPSS 20.0. The findings revealed that nature of generating wastewater from hygiene and sanitation procedure among inmates using restroom and flushing toilet at the rate of about 41-50 litres of water per inmate per day causes significant flooding, as well as generate chemical compounds which catalyses air and soil pollution. Inappropriate discharge of wastewater result to of outbreak of diseases in the custodial environment resulting in high rate of cholera, typhoid, malaria and dysentery. These health challenges constitute serious socio’- economic burden for the management of the custodian centres. The study also shows significant effects of effluent pollution in the area of study at a level of 0.05% significance. Thus, recommendations were made to proffer solution to the menace of effluent discharge on pollution crises around the environment correctional centres.
NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS AND EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLEAN WATER #scich...selcancinar
By İdil Gürsoy, and Selcan Çınar Yıldırım (advisor)
Nanoscience has great potential for water purification, which can be a solution for increasing clean water resources. In this project our goal is to design a new water filtration system that is less costly, and sustainable.
This project is submitted to #scichallenge2017. Please credit if you like the idea. "Like" s are important to us.
Purification of Wastewater by Metal Oxide Nanoparticlesijtsrd
In todays world, nanotechnology is becoming increasingly popular for water treatment. In this review, we will summarize recent advances in the development of typical metal oxide materials TiO2, Fe3O4 Fe2O3, MnO2, CeO2, MgO and Al2O3 and the related processes for the treatment of various water resources which have been contaminated by organic solutes, inorganic anions, radionuclides, bacteria and viruses. Gajendra Kumar Tardia "Purification of Wastewater by Metal Oxide Nanoparticles" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-4 , June 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50327.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/50327/purification-of-wastewater-by-metal-oxide-nanoparticles/gajendra-kumar-tardia
Use of Constructed Wetland Systems for Greywater Treatment A Reviewijtsrd
Constructed wetland systems CWs can be considered the most promising and sustainable alternative for wastewater treatment in different parts of the world. There is an enormous potential for the application of CWs in developing countries. However, the use of CWs for greywater treatment is still underutilized in developed countries, and it is almost not popular in developing countries where greywater treatment and recycling can be advantageous. The removal mechanisms, including microbial degradation, phytoremediation, phytoextraction, sedimentation, adsorption, filtration etc., can be identified within the CWs. Subsurface CWs can be considered a viable alternative since tropical countries have a year round conducive climate for rapid biological growth. Vertical flow CWs have been identified as the effective type of wetland for removing TSS, BOD and TN efficiently, while Horizontal flow CWs have been recognized as the better option for removing TP. The performance of CWs in terms of TN, TP and COD removal is significantly affected by several limiting factors prevailing in the temperate climate. Providing insulating materials, identifying most suitable macrophytes, introducing a zeolite tank for the further purification process of the effluent and incorporating the greenhouse structures can be used to improve the performance of CWs in the temperate regions. S. G. V. D. H. Gunasekara | D. M. S. H. Dissanayaka "Use of Constructed Wetland Systems for Greywater Treatment: A Review" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-4 , June 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50235.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/50235/use-of-constructed-wetland-systems-for-greywater-treatment-a-review/s-g-v-d-h-gunasekara
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
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The Analysis of Wastewater Treatment System Efficiencies in Kenya: A Review Paper
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The Analysis of Wastewater Treatment System
Efficiencies in Kenya: A Review Paper
Flory Kilingo*, Zulu Bernard**, Chen Hong –bin***†
*UNEP-TONGJI Institute of Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development (IESD) Tongji University,
Shanghai, China. 200092. florymkangombe@gmail.com
**UNEP-TONGJI Institute of Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development (IESD) Tongji University,
Shanghai, China. 200092. Email: manbentry@yahoo.com
***The State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Sciences and
Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China. 200092. Tel: 0086-21-65984569, Email: bhctxc@tongji.edu.cn
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Abstract- This study review focused on indicating wastewater treatment technologies used in Kenya and determine the most feasible
and effective treatment method that can be applied in slum areas. This systematic literature review showed that the most commonly used
treatment method in Kenya is the use of single or combined constructed wetland, stabilization ponds coupled with constructed wetland,
stabilization pond with aerated lagoons, and also conventional wastewater treatment systems. However, the conventional method is
costly and requires high implementation, maintenance and operation. Yet, most of the final effluents of the treatment system do not meet
the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) standards hence posing a threat to the environment and human life. Found
that most of the wastewater treatment plants were not effective in removing the nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) to the required
standards. Ruai and Kariobangi treatment plants had a removal efficiency of pollutants at an average level of 82% and 48%, 71% and
51%, 72% and 68%, -7% and 15% for BOD, COD, TSS, and NO3
-
respectively, and in Ruai and Kariobangi treatment plants respectively.
While for waste stabilization pond (WSP) coupled with HF-CW at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
campus, 91%, 76%, 91%, 50%, 21% for BOD, COD, TSS, NH4-N, and T-P respectively and removal efficiencies obtained from a game
resort constructed wetland and a hybrid wetland with the horizontal flow and free water surface, 78.5% BOD, 86% COD, 75% TSS and
41% NH4-N, 21.4% T-P, 96.2% BOD, 84.5% TSS, 97.6% COD, 99.9% E. coli and faecal coliform respectively. Generally, constructed
wetland coupled with other methods had high pollutant removal compared to other methods. Therefore, this study reviewed the
efficiency and feasibility of wastewater treatment methods used in Kenya and hence suggests an affordable treatment system to be used
in the slum regions to curb the water scarcity challenge. Low operational cost and implementation, maintenance and simplified operation,
and high-quality end effluents favor constructed wetland suitable for use in slum areas and developing countries in general for treating
domestic wastewater. For the residents to have access to sufficient and sustainable sanitation, as well as clean water for irrigation and
domestic use, attributable to constructed wetland systems.
Index Terms- Slums, Wastewater treatment, Conventional wastewater systems, constructed wetland, Water quality standards
I. INTRODUCTION
ater shortage is a big global problem that has serious consequences for the environment and human health, of which the situation
is expected to worsen in the coming years (Wakhungu, 2019; Zhang et al., 2015). Over one-tenth that is 2.5 billion people
worldwide rely on the low-quality drinking water sources (Nadir et al., 2020; Organization, 2008), and of which about 42% of
the sub-Saharan regions in Africa have inadequate safe drinking water and 47% in the globe will face water shortage challenge by 2030
(Mbui et al., 2016). Moreover, in the regions of arid and semi-arid, water-scarce has been experiential to rise to a higher level (Ndunda
et al., 2013) also water supply-demand is said to exceed by 40% global and 50% in the developing countries (Chellaney, 2013;
Wakhungu, 2019).
Different cities in developing nations are facing a high challenge in the construction and management of wastewater treatment
services, as being the least infrastructure advancement (Zhang et al., 2015). This has contributed to the use of the little freshwater
available for irrigation, domestic use, in industries, and among other uses. The global water shortage and most importantly in developing
W
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countries for example in Africa is due to industrialization, urbanization, and high population growth which has led to a decrease in water
accessibility per capita (Mulimi et al., 2020). Moreover, the lack of development of artificial storage capacity, reduction of natural
storage capacity, fast-growing demand for water safety for multi-sectoral uses, and an annual sustainable freshwater resource per capita
are also insufficient (Mulimi et al., 2020; Ngigi et al., 2006). The water issue is accelerated by the unsafe solid waste dumping from
human settlements, agricultural and industrial activities (Dhote et al., 2012; Seow et al., 2016). Besides, about 80% of wastewater
worldwide is discharged directly to water bodies (Kalavrouziotis et al., 2016; Kinuthia et al., 2020) because of improper sanitation
facilities such as blockage of wastewater channels causing water pollution (Kinuthia et al., 2020; Nansubuga et al., 2016), which in turn
causes eutrophication of surface waters (Nadir et al., 2020).
Kenya among other countries experience a water crisis and it has been projected that by 2025 the drinking water availability
will lower from 548m3
/capita/decade to 250m3
/capita/decade (Ndunda, 2014). This has led to the use of wastewater for various purposes
such as food crops irrigation in the farms. The wastewater is directly discharged to open sewer lines increasing the health risks to
residences such as water-borne diseases (Akullian et al., 2015; Nadir et al., 2020). Furthermore, high sewerage coverage particularly in
developing nations has increased the cases of infectious diseases related to poor sanitation. Urban regions in Kenya such as, Kisumu
covers 13%, Mombasa 4%, Nairobi 28% which gives the nation a total sewerage coverage of 17% (K'oreje et al., 2016). Above all,
improvements in the sanitation and management of sewage treatment facilities are the better option for acquiring quality water to
minimize the use of the wastewater for irrigation without treatment in the low-income regions and for other domestic uses (Ndunda et
al., 2013).
Nairobi is Kenya's capital city and is found in the southern central area (Mathews, 2019). It is a densely populated city in the
East of Africa (Adhiambo, 2014) and has a population of 4.4 million people (KNBS, 2019) and an area of about 700 Km2
(Alukwe,
2015). The country faces a great challenge, that is, most of the industries, agricultural run-off, and municipal wastewater are discharged
into the environment leading to a high content of chemical and biological oxygen demand, and turbidity (Kinuthia et al., 2020; Odhiambo
et al., 2016), and water bodies without undergoing treatment, or even just undergoing only the first stage of treatment (Abdel-Raouf et
al., 2012). Moreover, most of the running sewers discharge directly to Nairobi, Mathare, and Ngong rivers causing high pollution of the
water, threatening life such as human health, environment, and aquatic. Safety of the water from rivers is essential since is the source
for domestic use especially in drinking water and other household uses in addition to agricultural purposes. A current study by Mulimi
et al., (2020) indicated that a key way of ensuring freshwater is available to most of the countries worldwide is by reusing, reclamation,
and recycling the wastewater. Similarly, wastewater treatment is the major solution to the water crisis worldwide and most importantly
in African countries such as Kenya's densely populated towns for example the Nairobi city. In addition to that, effective wastewater
treatment also ensures that the water allowed in the environment is safe from pollution. Together with the creation of public awareness
for solid waste handling and sustainable wastewater management as the key subject in solving water-scarce in the region. This paper
reviews efficiency of wastewater treatment technologies used in Kenya and determine the most feasible and effective treatment method
that can be applied in slum areas such as Nairobi's Kibera slum.
Figure 1: Area of Study- Nairobi City watershed and Boundary. Source: (Alukwe, 2015)
1.1 Wastewater Treatment Processes used in Kenya
The initial stages in wastewater treatment are the assembly of structures and the use of gravel tanks to eliminate the remaining
waste which is most likely to interrupt the flow and subsequently stop the gears used in the next wastewater purification process.
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Figure 2: The commonly used processes for conventional wastewater treatment systems. Source: (Mwaka, 2019)
1.1.1 Primary Treatment
The primary treatment stage entails physical processes which involve screening, removal of grit material then by sedimentation
process aimed at separating elimination of oil & fatty acids, settleable, suspended, and solids that float like paper bags and related
plastics (Miruka, 2016). However, the BOD and nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) are also removed at a low rate in the first stage of
treatment.
1.1.2 Secondary Treatment
Organic nitrogen and biodegradable organic matter are removed and converted to water, carbon (IV) oxide, and nitrates through
aerobic and or anaerobic microbial processes (Miruka, 2016). Moreover, the secondary treatment processes mainly employed are
activated sludge, rotating bio-discs, constructed wetland, waste stabilization ponds, aquaculture, and trickling filters.
1.1.3 Tertiary Treatment
The stage mainly helps in the removal of nutrients, total nitrogen comprising of organic nitrogen and ammonium nitrogen, total
phosphorus including particulate and soluble phosphorus distributed from the secondary effluent, TSS and BOD5. Besides, it is designed
to help control eutrophication at the surface of waters and some re-use systems for example in the constructed wetlands, aquaculture,
chemical precipitation, denitrification and nitrification, disinfection among others (Miruka, 2016).
The direct release of municipal wastewaters poses threats to the public health and ecosystem, leading to eutrophication and the
outbreak of water-borne illnesses (Angassa et al., 2018). Besides, these challenges are observed to occur in areas with inadequate
wastewater treatment plants and sanitation, industrialization, urbanization, and rapid population growth. However, there are different
categories of wastewater technologies that have been developed, but they are costly in maintenance and operation, leading to low
pollutants removal efficiency. Moreover, due to the availability of many options and standards, the most feasible methods for domestic
wastewater treatment technology are usually unknown and difficult to determine. For example, investment cost, energy use, and
efficiency of the methods in the removal of the pollutants are incorporated to determine which process is more reliable (Molinos-Senante
et al., 2015). In addition to that, it is necessary to develop reliable approaches and treatment processes for domestic wastewater treatment
which requires high removal efficiency i.e., a low-cost effluent quality, simple techniques, low investment cost, and operation in
developing countries that experience water shortage. In Kenya, an efficient wastewater treatment method is needed to produce effluent
that complies with environmental standards, but these protocols are rarely followed.
1.2 Wastewater Situation in Kenya
Rivers, dams, and lakes are the main water sources to Nairobi city residence and are highly polluted by direct discharge of
wastewater from industries, households, and many other sectors without treatment (Alukwe, 2015; Kinuthia et al., 2020). Also, pollution
of water bodies in the city is through high levels of pathogens and the microorganisms that are inflowing into water sources and the
unsafe garbage collection in both the rural and urban regions (Seow et al., 2016).
Previous studies have shown that the poor urban regions, that is over 100,000 households use untreated wastewater for their
cultivation purposes in which only about 50% of the generated wastewater in the city is directed in the wastewater treatment services
(Benard et al., 2012; Mwangi, 2016). The Kibera region specifically being the biggest slum in the city depends mostly on the wastewater
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for farming due to inadequate water supply in the area, and much of the wastewater produced in the area is directly discharged into
water bodies such as the nearby Nairobi and Ngong rivers due to lack of proper sewer lines. Additionally, farmers access the wastewater
for their farms by blocking the sewer storage channels from the residential and allowing the wastewater to flow through the farming
areas (Mwangi, 2016). However, wastewater is viewed as a resource that provides a solution to their everyday challenges (WWAP,
2017). Nairobi city encounters great challenges such as waste collection, inadequate sewage disposal points, and inadequate sanitation
facilities which are mainly caused by the increase in population due to rural-urban migration in the country (Alukwe, 2015), thus, leading
to the deterioration of the environment. The majority of sewage plants today use the outdated system and have insufficient handling
capacity, resulting in large amounts of untreated wastewater or sewage that hasn't been properly treated is being discharged into the
environment. The raw or partly treated wastewater is discharged directly to the water sources affecting the fauna and flora (Connor et
al., 2017; Mwangi et al., 2020). Therefore, the solution to the provision of enough domestic and agricultural water uses and a healthy
environment to residents in the city is by employing proper disposal and treating the wastewater (Malik et al., 2015).
Figure 3: Domestic wastewater open sewer lines in Soweto East, Kibera slum
1.3 Wastewater Treatment in Kenya
Dealing with wastewater situation is a menace that has overwhelmed developing countries affecting their surface waters as the
discharge of raw wastewater has caused the environment to deteriorate (Pavithra & Hina, 2016; Wanjohi et al., 2020). Treating the
wastewater allows household and industrial wastewater to be discharged without danger to the public health or degradation of the natural
world. Therefore, a study on the quality of treated wastewater for reuse by Maina et al., (2020), pointed out that there are quite a few
wastewater treatment systems in Kenya that are managed by Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) that treats different
kinds of wastewater. And also, according to data from Kenya's sewage treatment database, (Bundi et al., 2018), there are 49 sewage
treatment systems in total, 27 of which use stabilization technology (Table 1). Above all, the wastewater management of Kenya has not
effectively been addressed by the government, political and social leaders (Makopondo et al., 2020; Wanjohi et al., 2020), and to curb
water scarcity is by ensuring good monitoring of the treatment plant and re-use of the treated wastewater to increase water accessibility
to the residence in the country.
Table 1: Sewage treatment systems in Kenya
Technology
Number of public plants in the
country
Comments
Constructed wetlands 10 Majorly used in the urban center
Oxidation ditch 3 Used in a relatively small urban center
Conventional (Activated Sludge) 6 In bad conditions
Stabilization Ponds 27 Publicly operated systems
Aerated lagoons 3
Total 49
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1.3.1 Conventional in comparison to stabilization pond for wastewater treatment method
The treatment systems comprise numerous processes such as chemical, biological and physical, which help in pollutant removal
in the wastewater such as high nutrients concentration, organic content, and solid particles. A study by Joel et al., (2018) argued that the
conventional wastewater treatment systems, in most cases, while aiming at reducing pollution load on the ecosystem results in effluents
with high bacterial load, biological oxygen demand, phosphorus, and nitrogen posing a threat to the receiving environment. Moreover,
a study by Mochu et al., (2016) noted that conventional treatment facilities are mainly used in Kenya but they are few and not in good
condition because of the high financial cost of operating and maintenance.
The Kariobangi treatment plant is a conventional plant-based on biological aerated filters for wastewater treatment and a system
with a capacity of 32,000m3
/day. The filtering technology is mainly used for the purification of water. Secondly, there are the Dandora
estate sewage treatment works (DESTW) in Ruai Kenya which is Africa's second-largest wastewater treatment facility and the largest
in Nairobi City. The Dandora stabilization ponds are a lagoon-based plant with artificial aeration to facilitate biological oxidation of
wastewater and are mainly used to treat industrial and domestic sewage together (Wang et al., 2014), to reduce the concentrations of the
pollutant load from the industries. Additionally, the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) treats about 80,000 m3
/day which is about 80%
of the produced wastewater in the city (Song’oro et al., 2019), with a BOD5 removal of 91% according to Lukhabi, (2018). Furthermore,
its daily maximum volume is 120,000 m3
/day (Opijah et al., 2007).
Figure 4: Ruai/Dandora wastewater treatment plant in Kenya. Source: (Maina et al., 2020)
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Figure 5: Dandora/Ruai wastewater treatment plant schematic flowchart process in Nairobi, Kenya. Source:(Wang et al., 2014)
The results for the Ruai and Kariobangi WWTP showed inefficient treatment of the wastewater providing effluent above the
allowable limits for the country (Maina et al., 2020). Overall, the results showed that TSS 131mg/l and 71mg/l, COD 291mg/l and
316.3mg/l, and BOD5 70mg/l and 164mg/l as the effluents levels of the Ruai and Kariobangi sewage treatment plants respectively are
much higher than the national standard for discharge to water sources and land of TSS (30mg/l), COD (50mg/l) and BOD (30mg/l).
Whereas only the nitrate effluent (13.5mg/l) of the Ruai treatment system exceeded the national standards of 10mg/l. Moreover, other
studies also observed BOD5, COD, TSS, and phosphorus effluent concentration of the treated wastewater did not meet the required
standard for Kenya's environmental pollution control and reuse purposes (Sewe, 2013; Shikuku et al., 2017).
Figure 6: Efficiencies of Ruai and Kariobangi wastewater treatment plants in pollutants removal
A study by Joel et al., (2018) experimented on the performance of the Boundary Sewage Treatment Plant in Eldoret a
conventional wastewater treatment system that treats both domestic and industrial wastewater. The effluent concentration for biological
oxygen demand, TDS, pH, COD, and TSS, since the Kenya National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), did not
provide the guidelines of some of the parameters to use the treated wastewater for irrigation, they were compared to irrigation guidelines
from various countries that irrigate with treated wastewater (Table 2). Irrigation of wastewater, whether treated or not, is illegal in
Kenya, but it is exercised illegally by poor urban residents.
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Table 2: The treatment system's final effluent compared to the recommended guidelines for using treated water in irrigation. Source
(Joel et al., 2018)
Parameter Mean±SE Recommended Standards
TDS (mg/L) 722.7±9.21 ≤1200 (NEMA)
COD (mg/L) 169.0±0 ≤100 (Jordan)
BOD (mg/L) 82.67±4.33 ≤30 (Washington)
pH 8.05±0.03 6.5-8.5 (NEMA)
TSS (mg/L) 90.00±0 ≤30 (Washington)
1.3.2 Waste Stabilization Ponds
1.3.2.1 Description of Wastewater Stabilization Ponds (WSP)
Wastewater stabilization ponds are mainly used for secondary treatment of different kinds of wastewater which is approximated
to about 90% of the wastewater generated in Kenya (Omosa et al., 2012). Additionally, the systems are prone to overloading due to a
high rate of a growing population in the country and also, they are poorly operated and maintained because of high cost. Furthermore,
one of the treatment systems treating domestic wastewater is installed in JKUAT in Juja town, Kenya with a design volume of 10, 000
people, and is currently experiencing an overload of about 20,000 people and with a flow rate of 1400m3
/day. Equally important, the
wastewater treatment system comprises a maturation pond, 2 secondary facultative ponds, and 2 primary facultative ponds after which
the treated water is being drained to the nearby water sources such as the river Ndarugu (Muriuki et al., 2020). The discharged of partly
treated wastewater particularly from industries disturbs the environment and all its resources and also negatively affects the aquatic life
when the wastewater with a high concentration of nutrients, BOD, TSS, COD, TDS, and turbidity as the main determinants of the water
quality are allowed into water sources (Ramin et al., 2021).
Figure 7: JKUAT Sewage Treatment Works, a schematic layout of a pilot-scale HF-CW and waste stabilization ponds. Source:
(Mburu et al., 2013)
1.3.2.2 Performance analysis of WSP in pollutants removal in wastewater combined with HF-CW
A research study by Mburu et al., (2013), assessed the performance of a wastewater stabilization pond (WSP) coupled with an
HF-CW planted with macrophyte Cyperus papyrus that receives the primary effluent from the treatment system's outflow of the primary
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facultative ponds treating campus domestic wastewater from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
Additionally, the wetland system has a mean flow rate of 3m3
/day and HRT of 1.5 days and was applied for the secondary treatment
processes. The WSP reduced TSS and BOD to more than 90%, COD 76%, ammonium nitrogen 50%, and T-P 21%. Comparatively, the
HF-CW reduced TSS, BOD, and COD to more than 84% from the influent of the treatment system, however, the T-P removed to 26%
and NH4-N to 8%. Whereas effluent of the PFP was the influent of the HF-CW, thus the wetland registered removal for COD (73%),
BOD (61%), T-P (25%), TSS (66%) and there was no removal for NH4-N observed. The poor removal efficiency and a high NH4-N
concentration observed in the HF-CW effluent in comparison to WSP effluent is contributed to the system's subsurface flow
environment's insufficient re-oxygenation capability. Except for NH4-N and T-P, the WSP effluent results for all other parameters are
within the NEMA standards discharge guidelines. The performance effluent of the HF-CWs also surpassed the NH4-N and T-P discharge
limit values for discharge to the land and surface water. Above all, the wastewater stabilization ponds (WSPs) and HF-CW have been
reported to have limited nutrient removal.
Table 3: The removal efficiencies and the effluent quality of the water of the treatment systems in the JKUAT campus
System
BOD
(mg/l)
% COD
(mg/l)
% NH4-N
(mg/l)
% TP
(mg/l)
% TSS
(mg/l)
%
Influent 232±133.3 424±277.4 39±13.6 4±0.9 118±87.6
PFP 74±17.7 68 216±110.9 49 34±10.6 14 4±0.7 5 56±14.9 52
SFP 48±14.6 79 160±77.3 62 35±13.8 11 3±0.6 21 39±22.9 67
MP 20±16 91 100±37 76 17±11 50 3±0.6 21 10±20 91
HF-CW
(planted)
29±9 87 58±17.4 86 36±8 8 3±0.3 26 19±8.7 84
NEMA
Standards
40 120 1 1 35
PFP (Primary Facultative Ponds), SFP (Secondary Facultative Ponds), MP (Maturation Ponds) and HF-CW (Horizontal flow
constructed wetland)
Figure 8: The removal efficiencies of the WSP compared to the HF-CW in treating domestic wastewater in JKUAT
Another study by K'oreje et al., (2018) examined the performance of wastewater stabilization ponds of organic load mean range
removal of 75–90%, and the effluent COD and BOD5 did not meet the requirements for effluent discharged into the environment in East
Africa at a concentration of 30mg/l and 60mg/l respectively. However, elevated photosynthetic activity of algae in the maturation ponds
and large solar irradiation is attributable to higher values of both parameters at the effluent. Research by Nyakang’o et al., (1999),
reported the efficacy of landscaping designed HF-CW combined with a series of 3 pond system in treating domestic wastewater and
total nitrogen (TN) 90%, TSS 85%, orthophosphate 88%, BOD5 98%, NH4-N 92%, and COD 96% were achieved.
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1.3.3 Constructed wetland (CW) system
Constructed wetlands treatment technologies in Kenya are used in handling different wastewater in different regions (Mwaka,
2019). They are the most economical wastewater treatment methods globally and most importantly in developing countries for the better
quality of the treated water which can be reused (Wang et al., 2017). Kenya adopted the use of these facilities to treat domestic
wastewater mainly from restaurants using the subsurface and surface flow systems (Nzengy'a et al., 2001), as the first Splash wetland
constructed in Nairobi city, Kenya.
1.3.3.1 The performance of CW wastewater treatment methods
A study by Makopondo et al., (2020) identified the efficacy, benefits, and disadvantages of using the wetland systems in
wastewater treatment from Kenya's resorts and game lodges. The observation made for the system by the study is that they are effective
in the elimination of the pollutants from the wastewater to reusable in landscaping, easy to start up, cost-effective in operation and
maintenance, low in energy consumption, and handles adjustable flows. The research study by Makopondo et al., (2020), assessed the
constructed wetland's effectiveness in contaminants removal from wastewater generated from game resorts and Lodges in Kenya, and
an average removal of 86% COD, 75% TSS, and 78.5% BOD was stated.
In Kenya, a hybrid wetland at full scale comprising HF and free water surface (FWS) wetlands for residential treatment of
wastewater and flower farm wastewater was conducted (Kelvin et al., 2011). The system presented a removal efficiency of 96.2% BOD,
84.5% TSS, 97.6% COD, 41% ammonia, 21.4% T-P, and 99.99% decrease in both the E. coli and fecal coliforms. Heavy metal removal
by the wetland system was also assessed with the removal of nickel (Ni) 92%, chromium (Cr) 60%, lead (Pb) 89.9%, and zinc (Zn) 96%.
In a similar type of construction, a study reported 94.5% COD, 97.6% TSS, and 96.1% BOD5 efficiencies for a splash restaurant
wastewater treatment system in Nairobi (Belachew, 2018). The effluents were within the set standards by the NEMA standards of Kenya
and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Figure 9: Schematic diagram of a splash restaurant constructed wetland treatment
1.4 Other reasons for wastewater treatment system inefficiency
According to a recent study by Wanjohi et al., (2020), reported that it is difficult to meet national standards for the effluent
from the wastewater treatment systems due to poor disinfection efficiency, insufficient funds for energy supply and sewage treatment,
and sludge sedimentation. Consequently, high levels of BOD5 and COD concentration are because of high levels of organic contents in
the wastewater, excess amount of sludge accumulation, and overfilling of the treatment plant. Furthermore, the inefficiency of these
treatment plants such as the Kariobangi WWTP stems from insufficient service, poor design, operation and maintenance, and low sewer
connection rates. As for the nitrates and ammonium nitrogen removal by the constructed wetland is by the denitrification and nitrification
process sufficiently take place at temperatures between 20-250
C and 16.5-320
C respectively (Kumar et al., 2020). Temperatures between
20-25 0
C are essential for microbial activity and biological removal of nitrogen in the wastewater by wetland system (Lee et al., 2009).
Furthermore, at a temperature between 15 to 230
C, the plants grow strong and help in the uptake of the nitrogen content in the wastewater.
However, the system temperature was favorable for the nitrification and plant uptake for ammonia, phosphorus, and total phosphorus
removal. Therefore, the low removal of the total phosphorus and ammonium nitrogen is attributed to the low retention time and higher
loading rate of the wetland system. As a result, an alternative approach for pollutant removal in wastewater that is cost-effective, reliable,
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and successful should be considered. To substitute conventional treatment approaches, wetland systems in a combined state is a great
investment because it uses the natural processes for wastewater treatment.
CONCLUSION
The poor quality of treated water effluent with a high concentration of BOD, TSS, phosphorus, lead, nitrate, and COD were
above the defined regulatory discharge standards contributed by the insufficient and inefficient treatment system. Waste stabilization
ponds and the single-operated constructed wetland were both inefficient in the removal of the nutrients. The waste stabilization pond's
effluent yield at JKUAT for domestic wastewater treatment was within the set standards by NEMA Kenya. The horizontal flow
constructed wetland recorded a negative removal efficiency for the ammonium nitrogen pollutant in the pretreated effluent from the
primary facultative pond and the effluent quality was above the set limits. The constructed wetland has shown to be effective crosswise
compared to other methods in treating wastewater efficiently when coupled with a better method. Additionally, they are a better option
than the conventional treatment systems and waste stabilization ponds because they are easy to maintain and control the effluent quality
production by effectively adjustable hydraulic loading rate, retention time, organic loading rate, and the flow rate of the system. Also,
they are cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly, and the most economical and feasible wastewater treatment system in
developing countries.
RECOMMENDATION
Owing to the nature of anaerobic, aerobic, and anoxic processes, the coupling of vertical flow and horizontal flow constructed
wetlands can be applied for optimization of nitrogen and organic matter reduction. Therefore, they can be combined to support one
another as a hybrid constructed wetland and produce a low polluted effluent. Consequently, the use of wetland can easily be applied in
the slum regions for the treatment of wastewater discharged to the environment without proper sewer channels. Also, there should be
improved maintenance and operation of the treatment plants through close monitoring to avoid producing effluent which does not meet
the discharge standards to the environment. Regulations to be enforced to minimize the discharge of raw and or partially treated
wastewater to water sources to avoid great damage to the environment, aquatic life, and human health. Also, more advanced wastewater
treatment techniques to be developed as a treatment system for industrial and domestic wastewater to meet discharge standards.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We thank our supervisor, Prof. Chen Hongbin and our lab mates for all kinds of support. We also thank Mkala Mbandi Elijah for his
comments and suggestions. All authors have read and agreed on the manuscript version to be published.
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AUTHORS
First Author –Flory Kilingo Mkangombe, BSC Bachelor of Education Science, currently pursuing a Master of Environmental
Science and Engineering at Tongji University in Shanghai China. UNEP-TONGJI Institute of Environmental Sciences and Sustainable
Development (IESD) Tongji University, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092,
China. Email: florymkangombe@gmail.com
Second Author – Zulu Bernard, BSC Bachelor of Education Science, currently pursuing a Master of Environmental Science and
Engineering at Tongji University in Shanghai China. UNEP-TONGJI Institute of Environmental Sciences and Sustainable
Development (IESD) Tongji University, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092,
China. Email:
Third Author – Prof. Chen Hongbin, Biological wastewater treatment, industrial (petrochemical) wastewater recycling technology and
application; State Key Laboratory of Pollution control and Resource Reuse, College of Environment Science and Engineering, Tongji
University No 588 Miyun Rd. Shanghai, P.R. China,200092. Tel: 0086-21-65984569, Email: bhctxc@tongji.edu.cn
Correspondence Author – Prof. Chen Hongbin, , Email: bhctxc@tongji.edu.cn, contact number Tel: 0086-21-65984569.