Zeolite in wastewater decontamination as a local development solution

Abstract:

The contamination of the water basins motivated by the bad handling in the treatment of the residual waters constitutes a present problem for the humanity. If wastewater is discharged directly into rivers, streams, lakes or seas before being properly treated, it is very likely that pollution elements will be introduced that will eventually cause significant ecological damage to the environment and public health diseases (caused by viruses and bacteria) in people and communities that come into contact with these contaminated waters. The work addresses a research that aims to demonstrate the potential of zeolite as a purifying element of wastewater from the Portoviejo river effluents, especially for the removal of ammonium and as a by-product to improve other physical-chemical parameters associated with the water quality, in accordance with the stipulations of Ecuadorian regulations.

Año de publicación:

2017

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