The proper management and treatment of sewage are crucial for maintaining public health and protecting the environment. Sewage treatment plant play a pivotal role in this process by effectively treating and purifying wastewater before it is discharged back into natural water bodies. This article provides a comprehensive overview of sewage treatment plants, their components, processes, and significance in modern society. It also explores various treatment methods, challenges faced, and future developments in the field.
Treatment Methodology of STP:
A. Aerobic Biological Treatment:
a. Activated sludge process
b. Integrated Fixed Film Activated Sludge (IFAS)
c. Moving Bed Bioreactor (MBBR)
d. Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR)
e. Enhanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)
B. Anaerobic Biological Treatment:
a. Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket Reactor (UASB)
b. High rate anaerobic reactor
c. Anaerobic membrane bioreactor
