In our daily lives, we generate a considerable amount of waste, some of which ends up in water, such as fecal substances and urine, originating from human or animal organic waste. Proper treatment is crucial since these are highly polluting discharges and pose a threat to public health and the environment.
Through adequate treatment, we can reuse water for other activities like irrigation in agriculture or urban areas.
What are the main characteristics of urban wastewater? Wastewater can be urban wastewater, used in homes or urban cleaning, or industrial wastewater, containing liquid industrial waste, mining residues, or waste disposal from livestock and agriculture.
Domestic wastewater: Comprised of water, liquids, and various materials from households, specifically:
- Wastewater from the bathroom, composed of water, soap, urine, and feces, among other elements.
- Wastewater from the kitchen, known for its mixture of water, soap, oils, and fats.
Wastewater from urban cleaning: Originating from city cleaning tasks.
Characteristics of urban wastewater: The characteristics of urban wastewater or sewage are associated with their physical, chemical, and biological properties:
Physical characteristics: Color, presence of odors, solids, and temperature. Chemical characteristics: Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, volatile organic compounds, pesticides, heavy metals, nutrients, pH, dissolved gases (hydrogen sulfide, methane, oxygen). Biological characteristics: Animals, plants, microorganisms (bacteria, fungi), and viruses.
After understanding the characteristics of urban wastewater, it is essential to recognize that its treatment is the only way to maintain rational consumption while controlling the environmental pollution caused by the discharge of such waters. At Eneragua, we are professionals in wastewater treatment with over 30 years of experience in installations for wastewater treatment. Our team, fully qualified with engineers from various specialties, will provide you with the support and advice you need. Shall we talk?
