Wastewater Management through History
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Abstract
Wastewater management has played a crucial role in the history of mankind for thousands of years. Initially, it was necessary to ensure sanitary conditions, but since the rapid increase in population and industrial production, the high amounts of discharged pollutants are threatening the environment. Since the effects of pollution can be detected using modern, reliable analytical methods, both research and development, as well as legislation are paying attention to environmental protection, wastewater treatment, and wastewater reuse. By reviewing the relevant literature, this study aims to provide a comprehensive picture of how wastewater management changed throughout history, and reached its current state.
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