Domestic Wastewater Treatment: A short communication

Abstract

The present paper describes technologies the authors believe to be reflecting a fair selection
out of the numerous technologies and possible combinations of wastewater treatment that are
available today. Experts familiar with the general topic of wastewater treatment or on-site
sanitation will understand that this paper has to have some 'guidelines' to stay focused in
context of developing countries. In order to achieve that, the present article gives technical
criteria for the selection of wastewater treatment technologies and identifies conditions under
which a certain number of toilets can be connected to a single small-scale waste water
treatment plant (SSWTP). This article also lists the conditions where SSWTP represents an
efficient alternative to either conventional sewage or on-site wastewater treatment/disposal
technologies. Since the authors believe that wastewater treatment knowledge is basically
non-existent in the developing countries; a general description that summaries the basics of
wastewater treatment has been included. This short communication also discusses about
alternative approach for sustainable water management. It is hoped that this facilitates the
'digestion' of this paper.