Biodegradation of domestic wastewater under the simulated conditions of Thailand
2006
Giri, R.R. | Takeuchi, J. | Ozaki, H.
Serious concerns have been raised about the sustainability of conventional mechanized linear wastewater treatment systems in the developing world. Bangkok in Thailand is no exception to these concerns, and merits closer examination. This paper is aimed at unveiling the fundamental facts and characteristics relating to the organic degradation potentials of domestic wastewater in Bangkok. It is supported by evidence from simple laboratory experiments in which existing local conditions were simulated. The results showed that greywater-like qualities of domestic wastewater do predominate in Bangkok, most probably as a result of three main factors: (1) continued use of leaching septic tanks, (2) the tradition of using water after defecation, instead of toilet paper, and (3) high organic degradation potentials under tropical monsoon conditions. Considering the small organic content, coupled with high organic degradation rates of the freshly collected greywater-based sewage in Bangkok, low-cost and decentralized natural treatment systems could be far more suitable for environmental sustainability in such tropical monsoon areas than the implementation of large-scale sewage works.
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