Wastewater Systems

Environmental Impact 

Class Developed In: Fundamentals of Sustainable Design

Wastewater treatment is slowly shifting toward more sustainable practices, as the impact it has on humanity and the environment becomes more apparent. Many in the industry are constrained by tight budgets and staffing shortages, which often leads to reliance on cheaper, less sustainable chemicals, limiting the use of more eco-friendly alternatives. This project will brainstorm five strategies, such as design for reduction, material substitution, localization, disassembly and informatization to explore ways to improve sustainability in wastewater treatment.