The Treatment of Oily Wastewater and Septic Tank Effluent by Biofiltration System

• Main Authors: Sapari, Nasiman, Idris, Siti Suhairi, Hastuti, Merry, Adlan, Nordin
• Format: Article
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/6781/1/PERTH_The_Treatment_of_Oily_Wastewater_and_Septic_Tank_Effluent_by_Biofiltration_System_11mac2011.doc; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/6781/2/PERTH_The_Treatment_of_Oily_Wastewater_and_Septic_Tank_Effluent_by_Biofiltration_System_11mac2011.pdf; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/6781/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Many petrol stations discharge the effluent from their septic tanks and oil traps into storm drains. The treatment system at the station provides only partial treatment of the wastewater, thus additional treatment is required. This study examines the potential of biofiltration system as a further tr...