Greywater treatment process for domestic purposes using sorption technology

Grey water can be defined as any home wastewater produced, excluding sewage. Grey water has a diverse composition reflecting the way of life of the occupants and the chemicals they use in their homes. The environment is conducive to bacterial growth, implying that before being re-used, it must be treated. Organic contaminants, heavy metals, pathogens, and other microorganisms are among the other treatment goals. The most frequent treatment method is to filter grey water through biofilm systems. Mulch beds for direct application near to the crops or trees are an alternative to watering the entire area. This study was conducted at Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti. Sampling was done once a week for four weeks before testing for selected parameters. The samples were characterized on the basis of turbidity, electrical conductivity, pH and dissolved solids. Unions are used throughout the connection to enable separation and reconnection of the pipe work. A sand filter was made using one of the tanks as well as a UV light bulb for disinfection. This study helped to recycle/reuse grey water for big gardens, edible plants like fruits and vegetables. In drought prone areas the grey water management served as a boom. Water is the most fathomless and abundant resource on earth, it is the most lavishly used by humans, it covers 75% of the world yet very limited part of water is useable to us because more than 90% is salty sea water and frozen in glacial and polar ice caps thus the need to recycle grey water. Therefore, the need for this study. The purpose of this research is to reduce the use of fresh water which can help reduce demands on public water supply. It can help reduce the amount of wastewater entering sewers.