Sustainable Management of Wastewater Chemicals in Jamaica

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Wastewater management in Jamaica poses risks due to the use of chemicals that can harm public health and the environment. Proper treatment and disposal of wastewater chemicals are crucial to prevent long-term negative impacts. Addressing this issue requires a policy framework for sound chemical management to protect current and future generations.

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GEF CReW Workshop on Sustainable Financing Facilitation Meeting 2015-11-24 Chemicals Management of Wastewater National Environment and Planning Agency Managing and protecting Jamaica s land, wood & water

Chemicals Management of Wastewater Wastewater is the liquid waste generated by the use of water by a household, commercial entity, trade, factory or industry. This wastewater needs to be treated and disposed of in a manner that will preserve and protect public health and the environment. The use of chemicals by the generators of wastewater is becoming a greater concern as many of these chemicals can have serious short to long term negative impacts on public health, flora and fauna and the environment in general. Pharmaceuticals used for the treatment of diseases are not all used up by the body and when excreted are not readily broken down by sewage treatment systems. These then enter the food chain via bioaccumulation or persist in the environment posing a risk to the health to both humans and animals. The same is true for the numerous other chemicals that are used in industry and commercial activities. Poor public and environmental health can have severe repercussions on a countries social and economic development. As such, there is a need to address the use and treatment of these chemicals. As a country we need to look at the implications of poor chemicals management in wastewater not just for our children and grandchildren, but also for ourselves. As such one will need to look at a policy framework for the sound management of chemicals for reuse, treatment and disposal.