WASTE WATER
Cleaning up the environment from wastewater pollution involves a combination of effective wastewater treatment, responsible disposal, and pollution prevention measures. Converting wastewater into energy is an innovative approach that not only helps in managing wastewater but also produces clean energy.
RENEWING LIFE WITH WASTE WATER
Sustainable waste management practices emphasize waste reduction at the source, increased recycling and composting rates, and responsible disposal methods.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
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Implement effective stormwater management practices to reduce the contamination of water bodies from urban runoff, which can carry pollutants like oil, heavy metals, and sediment.
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GLOBAL IMPACT
According to the International Water Association, wastewater treatment consumes about 3%
of the world's electrical energy, making it a significant potential source of energy savings and generation.
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
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Implement green infrastructure solutions like constructed wetlands, vegetated swales, and permeable pavement to naturally filter and treat wastewater runoff before it enters water bodies.
RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION
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Wastewater treatment plants in the United States have the potential to produce about 850,000 megawatt-hours of electricity per year through anaerobic digestion, according to the US EPA.
METHANE PRODUCTION
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Wastewater treatment plants are a significant source of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge can convert this methane into biogas, which is approximately 60% methane and can be used for electricity generation.
CARBON EMISSION REDUCTION
Converting wastewater into biogas for electricity generation can significantly reduce carbon emissions. One metric ton of methane emissions is equivalent to approximately 25 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.