understanding of waste water

Wastewater is used water that is not used resulting from various human activities in the use of clean water daily.

In an urban area, the wastewater generated is generally dominated by domestic activity a day - the day, especially the use of bathroom and kitchen that produces waste water is called greywater and use of toilets that produce waste water is called blackwater

Industrial wastewater small home located in a residential area in many respects is still considered a domestic waste water, so the pattern is also incorporated with the handling of domestic waste water management.

The main purpose of WWTP: to provide protection for the environment against;

1. High levels of solids
2. The number of organic substances
3. The low levels of oxigen
4. Number of nutrient content (N and P)
5. The high hazardous substances
6. The occurrence of contamination with pathogenic organisms

In order that:

1. The creation of a healthy environment for the life of flora and fauna
2. The use of water resources can be optimally used (clean water, recreation, irrigation and navigation)
3. Can prevent the onset of various diseases through the water