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Performance of
wastewater treatment plants in Jordan and suitability for
reuse
Al-Zboon, Kamel1*
and Al-Ananzeh, Nada2
1Environmental
Engineering Department, Al-Huson University College,
Al-Balqa Applied University, Irbid-Jordan.
2Chemical
Engineering Department, Al-Huson University College,
Al-Balqa Applied University, Irbid-Jordan.
*Corresponding author. E-mail:
kalzboon@yahoo.com.
Tel:
+962-2-7010400. Fax: +962-2-7010379.
Accepted 12 June, 2008 |
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There is an increasing trend to require more efficient
use of water resources, both in urban and rural
environments. In Jordan, the increase in water demand, in
addition to water shortage has led to growing interest in
wastewater reuse.
In this work, characteristics of wastewater for four
wastewater treatment plants were determined.
Characterization of wastewater was evaluated in terms of
measuring BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, NH4, and DO for the
influent and the effluent wastewater from the selected
plants.
The quality of the treated wastewater was compared with
Jordanian standards.
Results indicate that municipal wastewater in Jordan
contains high concentrations of pollutants such as BOD, COD,
TSS, and NH4; therefore it is classified as a
strong waste. The performance of the four treatment plants
was evaluated. Conventional and modified activated sludge
show good performance, while low water quality is produced
by stabilization ponds. The effluent from activated sludge
treatment plants complies with Jordanian standards for
restricted use. Before reuse, effluent wastewater needs
advanced treatment to prevent its impact on human health and
the environment.
Key words:
Wastewater, treatment plants, water reuse, wastewater
characteristics, wastewater treatment, Jordan. |
