1. Case Study
Decentralized Waste Water Treatment System (DEWATS) in Kachhpura, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
K. Anil kumar Vamsi
BT14CME045

2. Decentralized waste water treatment system
Introduction
Needs
Process
Advantages

3. Introduction
DEWATS stand for decentralized wastewater treatment system.
Combination of two systems aerobic and anaerobic
Can be used at household and community level

4. Needs Waste water generation is high Direct discharge in water bodies
Untreated wastes
Expensive treatment methods

5. Process

6. Advantages Environment friendly Less men power Less land scape needed
Lower BOD level
Treated water can be reused

7. Implementation of DEWATS
Importance to this DEWATS
Pre construction
Legal sanction and design
Community involvement
Construction
Post construction

8. 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

10. DEWATS Goals Maintenance cost Efficiency Keys to success Results
Lessons learned

11. Sustainability of the initiative
Health and hygiene
Environment and natural resources
Technology and operation
Socio-cultural and institutional aspects

12. Project Heads & sources
Key contact: Ms Renu Khosla, Director, Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE)
References or sources
UN Habitat, Crosscutting Agra Programme for City Wide Slum Upgrading Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence
Reference Link:

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