Post-Treatment Technologies and Possible Implementations in Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Copyright (c) 2025 Györki Gábor
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Abstract
Billions of cubic meters of wastewater are generated worldwide every year. Some methods of wastewater management have been in use for millennia. However, the rapid industrial development, the invention of new substances, and their extensive use have introduced pollutants into wastewater that can not be removed by the currently used technologies. In the case of industrial wastewaters, new technologies, primarily based on oxidation and disinfection, are used to remove toxic, often non-biodegradable substances that are harmful to the environment and human health. However, these problematic substances are not limited to industrial settings, such technologies need to be extended to treat domestic wastewater in a simple, safe, and cost-effective manner. Developing these technologies must also be prioritized, given the increasing volume of wastewater recycled and released into the environment, continuously accumulating pollutants in the natural and built environment.
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