Brief Introduction

As urban and industrial development increases, the quantity of waste generated also increases. These wastes pose a serious threat to public health when they are not readily disposed of. When these wastes are removed by a water carriage system, they are termed wastewater.

Wastewater is the used water or liquid waste of a community, which includes human and household waste together with street washings. Industrial waste and such ground and stormwater may be mixed with it. The use of domestic wastewater for irrigation is advantageous for many reasons including water conservation, ease of disposal, nutrient utilization, and avoidance of surface water pollution.

Nevertheless, it must be borne in mind that although the soil is an excellent adsorbent for most soluble pollutants, domestic wastewater must be treated before it can be used for crop irrigation to prevent the risk to both public and the environment.

This study aimed at designing and constructing a model waste stabilization pond and final contact filtration unit, for the treatment of influent domestic wastewater for environmentally friendlier discharge.