An Analysis on the Management of Septage Disposal in Mashhad and Providing a Suitable Practical Solution

Septage refers to wastewater that has been concentrated after being stored in absorption wells and septic tanks. Due to the retention and storage process, its quality differs somewhat from raw wastewater entering sewage treatment plants. In the past, this type of wastewater was disposed of by direct...

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Main Authors: Rezvan Salajegheh, Mehdi Raei Naei, Kazem Esmaili
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Published: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad 2024-09-01
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description Septage refers to wastewater that has been concentrated after being stored in absorption wells and septic tanks. Due to the retention and storage process, its quality differs somewhat from raw wastewater entering sewage treatment plants. In the past, this type of wastewater was disposed of by direct discharge in non-residential areas or even onto vegetable farms. Septage cannot be equated with raw wastewater, as its degree of concentration and stabilization varies depending on its source, duration, and storage conditions. Therefore, proper assessments should be conducted regarding the management of its discharge into the environment. In this study, to explore the management methods for septage in the city of Mashhad, the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of Mashhad's septage were first examined. Qualitative investigations into the subject of septage revealed that studies on the quality and composition of septage have been conducted in other parts of the country too. Additionally, the standards and regulations for the disposal and treatment of septage, as well as the treatment processes themselves, were reviewed. Moreover, given the similarities between the processing of septage and the sludge from wastewater treatment plants, this process was thoroughly examined. The results of the investigation indicated that, for the liquid portion, independent treatment before discharge into surface waters is the preferred process, while composting is the most suitable approach for managing the sludge portion.
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spelling doaj-art-b873734f184e4b26935d45aa69050fde2024-12-11T02:13:27ZfasFerdowsi University of Mashhadآب و توسعه پایدار2423-54742717-33212024-09-01112657610.22067/jwsd.v11i2.2308-126845736An Analysis on the Management of Septage Disposal in Mashhad and Providing a Suitable Practical SolutionRezvan Salajegheh0Mehdi Raei Naei1Kazem Esmaili2Department of Water Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.Department of Water Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.Department of Water Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.Septage refers to wastewater that has been concentrated after being stored in absorption wells and septic tanks. Due to the retention and storage process, its quality differs somewhat from raw wastewater entering sewage treatment plants. In the past, this type of wastewater was disposed of by direct discharge in non-residential areas or even onto vegetable farms. Septage cannot be equated with raw wastewater, as its degree of concentration and stabilization varies depending on its source, duration, and storage conditions. Therefore, proper assessments should be conducted regarding the management of its discharge into the environment. In this study, to explore the management methods for septage in the city of Mashhad, the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of Mashhad's septage were first examined. Qualitative investigations into the subject of septage revealed that studies on the quality and composition of septage have been conducted in other parts of the country too. Additionally, the standards and regulations for the disposal and treatment of septage, as well as the treatment processes themselves, were reviewed. Moreover, given the similarities between the processing of septage and the sludge from wastewater treatment plants, this process was thoroughly examined. The results of the investigation indicated that, for the liquid portion, independent treatment before discharge into surface waters is the preferred process, while composting is the most suitable approach for managing the sludge portion.https://jwsd.um.ac.ir/article_45736_1f01f6a7d8896921c6eaf3d6cb1216d8.pdfseptageseptic tanksludgeabsorption wellcomposting
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آب و توسعه پایدار
septage
septic tank
sludge
absorption well
composting
title An Analysis on the Management of Septage Disposal in Mashhad and Providing a Suitable Practical Solution
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title_full_unstemmed An Analysis on the Management of Septage Disposal in Mashhad and Providing a Suitable Practical Solution
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title_sort analysis on the management of septage disposal in mashhad and providing a suitable practical solution
topic septage
septic tank
sludge
absorption well
composting
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