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Amanda Inglis¹, Judith Webber², Bronwyn Humphries²

¹School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.

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A novel laboratory-scale waste stabilization pond (WSP) system effectively reduced bacteria and viruses in wastewater. This small-scale model allows for faster optimization and better control of viral concentrations in wastewater treatment.

Keywords:

WSPs biochemistry laboratory-scale virology

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Area of Science:

Environmental Engineering
Microbiology
Water Treatment

Background:

Previous wastewater stabilization pond (WSP) research primarily focused on hydraulic characteristics.
Limited studies have explored smaller, laboratory-scale WSP systems for wastewater treatment optimization.
Controlling viral concentrations in smaller models presents unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a laboratory-scale waste stabilization pond (WSP) system.
To investigate the impact of hydraulic, physicochemical, microbial, and physical parameters on wastewater treatment efficiency.
To assess the system's effectiveness in reducing bacterial and viral loads.

Main Methods:

Engineered a novel, small-scale laboratory waste stabilization pond (WSP) system.
Dosed the system with wastewater from a treatment plant, monitoring influent and effluent.
Utilized common testing methods and direct viral analysis for comprehensive monitoring.

Main Results:

Achieved successful wastewater treatment, evidenced by significant reductions in indicator bacteria and viruses.
Observed stabilization of key physicochemical parameters, including dissolved oxygen and pH.
Demonstrated the successful establishment of a microbial community within the laboratory-scale WSP.

Conclusions:

The developed laboratory-scale WSP system is effective for wastewater treatment.
The small-scale model facilitates improved optimization and control over viral concentrations.
The system supports the development of a robust microbial community for effective treatment.