Wastewater Management
Learn all about Wastewater Management in this free course and how it can impact your business and life.
Chapter 1 : What is Wastewater?
Wastewater is water that has been used for cleaning, flushing, or in an industrial process and hence includes waste products. Water that has been contaminated by various sources like home, agriculture, industries, or commercial use is referred to as wastewater.
13 min.
Chapter 2 : Sources of Wastewater
The water that is disposed of from homes and workplaces is known as domestic wastewater. It was once known as sewage. Domestic sources of wastewater are toilets, sinks, showers, and washing machines.
15 min.
Chapter 3 : Wastewater Management Techniques
The Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals prioritizes achieving sustainability in wastewater management. Overall, achieving more sustainable wastewater management techniques will need a holistic and balanced approach to assessing the overall sustainability of a management plan.
15 min.
Chapter 4 : Biological Methods of Wastewater Management
Wastewater is treated using a procedure that combines biological methods of wastewater management with secondary sedimentation. Microbes (aerobically or anaerobically), algae, and fungus use the organic content in the settled wastewater in a properly built bioreactor under aerobic or anaerobic conditions (aerobically).
12 min.
Chapter 5 : Physicochemical Methods of Wastewater Management
Physicochemical methods of wastewater management are used for pre-treatment, final treatment, and specific treatment for wastewater reuse as process water. Wastewater contains particles of varying sizes.
14 min.
Chapter 6 : Tertiary Methods of Wastewater Management
Most wastewater treatment systems have at least two primary and secondary treatment procedures and some extra preparatory approaches. Tertiary wastewater management methods are the third degree of treatment that is more sophisticated and severe.
15 min.
Dr. Jennifer Anderson
Instructor
Dr. Jennifer Anderson is a highly esteemed professor in the field of environmental education with over 30 years of experience. Her passion for the environment and dedication to educating the next generation have made her a respected authority in the field. Dr. Anderson’s extensive knowledge, combined with her commitment to fostering a love for nature and sustainability, has influenced countless students to become environmentally conscious citizens.