Case Study Decentralized Waste Water Treatment System (DEWATS) in Kachhpura, Agra, Uttar Pradesh K. Anil kumar Vamsi BT14CME045
Decentralized waste water treatment system Introduction Needs Process Advantages
Introduction DEWATS stand for decentralized wastewater treatment system. Combination of two systems aerobic and anaerobic Can be used at household and community level
Needs Waste water generation is high Direct discharge in water bodies Untreated wastes Expensive treatment methods
Process
Advantages Environment friendly Less men power Less land scape needed Lower BOD level Treated water can be reused
Implementation of DEWATS Importance to this DEWATS Pre construction Legal sanction and design Community involvement Construction Post construction
Implementation of DEWATS Before Implementation 1.Improper disposal of sewage and waste water caused highly unsanitary environments with high health risks. 2.Waste water is directly disposed into the river Yamuna After Implementation 1.Created a hygiene space for community people 2.Two community toilets built and 156 under renovation process. 3.Treated water can be used for the community toilet and agricultural practice. Cost of Implementation 1.Collection of Rs. 100 from all community people as funds. 2.LMU(London Metropolitan University) : 14 lakhs 3.US AID : 25 Lakhs
DEWATS Goals Maintenance cost Efficiency Keys to success Results Lessons learned
Sustainability of the initiative Health and hygiene Environment and natural resources Technology and operation Socio-cultural and institutional aspects
Project Heads & sources Key contact: Ms Renu Khosla, Director, Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) http://www.cureindia.org/ References or sources UN Habitat, 2008. Crosscutting Agra Programme for City Wide Slum Upgrading Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence Reference Link: http://www.cureindia.org/projects/Dewat.aspx
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