This paper is published in Volume-10, Issue-1, 2024
Area
Civil Engineering
Author
Tejas Patil, Rishab Sharma, Maithil Patil, Utkarsha Kharat, Rignesh Patil, Asmita Kulkarni
Org/Univ
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Keywords
Filtration, Sedimentation, Biological, Oxidation, Denitrification, Degradation, Microorganisms, Passivation, Decomposition.
Citations
IEEE
Tejas Patil, Rishab Sharma, Maithil Patil, Utkarsha Kharat, Rignesh Patil, Asmita Kulkarni. Natural Filtration: How Soil Acts as a Cleansing Agent for Wastewater, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Tejas Patil, Rishab Sharma, Maithil Patil, Utkarsha Kharat, Rignesh Patil, Asmita Kulkarni (2024). Natural Filtration: How Soil Acts as a Cleansing Agent for Wastewater. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 10(1) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Tejas Patil, Rishab Sharma, Maithil Patil, Utkarsha Kharat, Rignesh Patil, Asmita Kulkarni. "Natural Filtration: How Soil Acts as a Cleansing Agent for Wastewater." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 10.1 (2024). www.IJARIIT.com.
Tejas Patil, Rishab Sharma, Maithil Patil, Utkarsha Kharat, Rignesh Patil, Asmita Kulkarni. Natural Filtration: How Soil Acts as a Cleansing Agent for Wastewater, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Tejas Patil, Rishab Sharma, Maithil Patil, Utkarsha Kharat, Rignesh Patil, Asmita Kulkarni (2024). Natural Filtration: How Soil Acts as a Cleansing Agent for Wastewater. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 10(1) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Tejas Patil, Rishab Sharma, Maithil Patil, Utkarsha Kharat, Rignesh Patil, Asmita Kulkarni. "Natural Filtration: How Soil Acts as a Cleansing Agent for Wastewater." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 10.1 (2024). www.IJARIIT.com.
Abstract
Due to the unprecedented urban expansion, there has been an alarming surge in the demand for water, leading to an unsustainable depletion of groundwater resources. The accelerated rate at which these resources are tapped has outpaced any efforts for adequate replenishment, endangering the very foundation of our water supply. It is imperative that we not only safeguard existing water reservoirs but also explore alternative strategies to augment them. The responsible management and preservation of water resources are paramount for securing the future of our communities. As a result of this critical water scarcity, the concept of reusing water has emerged as an indispensable solution. One viable option involves harnessing treated wastewater effluents. Rapid urbanization has given rise to substantial sewage generation, contributing significantly to the contamination of water, soil, and air when discharged indiscriminately. To mitigate this environmental crisis, sewage must undergo treatment in dedicated facilities, yielding substantial quantities of effluents. The challenge at hand is to transform these effluents, which not only go to waste but also pose environmental threats, into a purified and reusable form. The pivotal question arises: how can the effluents from sewage treatment plants be efficiently converted into pristine water? Soil, a ubiquitous and cost-effective resource, emerges as a formidable solution. Renowned for its prowess as a physical, chemical, and biological filter, soil possesses the unique capability to act as a natural cleanser of water. The pressing national issue of water scarcity demands an innovative approach, and utilizing soil to transform sewage effluents into a valuable water source stands as a formidable task that requires our immediate attention and commitment.