COMPARISON OF THE EFFICIENCY OF VARIOUS TECHNIQUES USED IN THE TREATMENT OF WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER IN OKO AND ITS ENVIRONS

O.S Nwokoye, A.I Olua

Abstract


The efficient treatment of waste and sewage water is a critical aspect of environmental sustainability and public health. This study aims to compare the efficiency of various techniques used in the treatment of waste and sewage water in Oko and its environs, located in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research provides valuable insights into the performance and applicability of different treatment methods, helping to identify the most effective and suitable techniques for the region. The different test conducted on agricultural wastewater, industrial wastewater, domestic wastewater and Awgbu River, showed that impurities in the water are removed by coagulation, filtration and adsorption method of water treatment.  Physical, chemical and microbial tests were done on all the four water samples. The experimental results showed that coagulation and adsorption treatment method is effective in the removal of bacteria, organic matter and reduction of turbidity, but adsorption method is most suitable method for removal of heavy metals content. The development and implementation of sustainable and efficient treatment methods are essential to mitigate the environmental and health risks associated with improper waste and sewage water management.

 

Keywords:  wastewater, treatment, sewage, comparison, efficiency


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