Ozone For Wastewater Treatment: Here Is What To Know
Wastewater treatment is a process that cleans wastewater or sewage from homes, businesses and industry. Today ozone is used in various fields. Municipal wastewater treatment plants use ozone as one of the main methods to disinfect wastewater. Researchers have been looking at ways to improve the efficiency of ozone for wastewater treatment and how it impacts the environment. Recent studies have shown that ozonation can be used not only to disinfect wastewater but also to remove recalcitrant compounds such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products and endocrine disruptors. This could lead to a more efficient and environmentally friendly way to treat wastewater. Ozone is a mature, efficient technology to improve traditional wastewater treatment practices. Because of its effectiveness and low cost,