filtration technologies in wastewater treatment at thailand

filtration technologies in wastewater treatment at thailand
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  • What is membrane technology in wastewater treatment?
  • Membrane technology has emerged as a favorite choice for reclaiming water from different wastewater streams for re-use. This review looks at the trending membrane technologies in wastewater treatment, their advantages and disadvantages. It also discusses membrane fouling, membrane cleaning, and membrane modules.
  • How many wastewater treatment plants are there in Thailand?
  • In 2017, Thailand had 97 active central municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), covering 55 of the country's 77 provinces (Pollution Control Department 2017b). However, only a small number of treatment systems have installed chlorine disinfection systems beyond secondary treatment, which are suitable for reuse purposes.
  • Is wastewater reclamation a solution to Thailand's water scarcity problem?
  • The Thai government, industries, the private sector and academic institutions are increasingly paying attention to wastewater reclamation from WWTPs as a solution to the country's water scarcity problem. However, most wastewater treatment facilities here have not been upgraded or monitored for effective reuse of water.
  • Does Thailand have a sustainable wastewater management system?
  • Since 1992, Thailand has initiated financial tools for sustainable wastewater management, specifically the polluter pays principle and public participation (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment 2010).