Practical application of wastewater reuse in tourist resorts
D Antakyali1, J Krampe, H Steinmetz
1Institute of Sanitary Engineering, Water Quality and Solid Waste Management, Stuttgart University, Bandtaele 2, D-70569, Stuttgart, Germany. demet.antakyali@iswa.uni-stuttgart.de
Abstract:
A medium-scale membrane bioreactor was tested in a large tourist resort on the south-western coast of Turkey with the treated wastewater subsequently being used for irrigational purposes. The wastewater treatment system was designed to eliminate carbonaceous and nitrogenous substances. Treatment efficiency was monitored by means of regular chemical and microbiological analyses. Information was collected on water use at different locations of the hotel. Specific values based on the number of guests were determined. Wastewater streams from kitchen, laundry and rooms were analysed to investigate the various contribution from these points. The social acceptance of the guests concerning the on-site wastewater treatment and reuse in the hotel was analysed using a questionnaire. The investigations indicated that the treated wastewater provides the required chemical and hygienic conditions to satisfy requirement for its reuse in irrigation. The acceptance by guests was encouraging for such applications.
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