Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ecotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment

Ecotechnologies for wastewater treatment (EWWT) are a cost-effective alternative to conventional methods, but they can be net sources of CO2, CH4, and N2O greenhouse gases. This book provides scientific information on greenhouse gas generation and emissions from different municipal EWWT, including anaerobic ponds, facultative ponds, duckweed-based ponds, and a freshwater natural wetland. It also introduces the calculation of GHGs flux using a static chamber technique and discusses the influence of environmental factors on emissions under tropical conditions.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 174 pages
\n Publication date: 02 November 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Ecotechnologies for wastewater treatment (EWWT) have emerged as a cost-effective alternative to conventional wastewater treatment methods, offering improved removal of organic carbon, nutrients, and pathogenic microorganisms from wastewater. However, these technologies also generate significant greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). These greenhouse gases are released due to biochemical transformations of organic matter and nutrients within EWWT systems.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ecotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment delves into the scientific aspects of greenhouse gas generation and emissions from various municipal EWWT systems. It focuses on the main types of EWWT, including anaerobic ponds, facultative ponds, duckweed-based ponds, and freshwater natural wetlands that have been impacted by anthropogenic activities such as wastewater discharge and nutrient inputs from agricultural runoff. The book provides a comprehensive literature review of recent publications on GHG emissions from EWWT. Additionally, it introduces the calculation of GHG flux using a static chamber technique, a valuable tool for quantifying these emissions. Furthermore, the book explores the influence of environmental factors, such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), and nutrients, on GHG emissions produced in EWWT under tropical conditions.
This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in the broader field of water and climate change. It offers insights into the environmental implications of EWWT and provides valuable information for policy makers and stakeholders concerned with climate change, water sector planning, and wastewater treatment. By understanding the greenhouse gas emissions associated with EWWT, we can work towards developing more sustainable and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change.

\n Weight: 352g\n
Dimension: 170 x 240 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367673826\n \n