Case Study

This case study explores the implementation of a decentralized waste water treatment system (DEWATS) in Kachhpura, Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It covers the introduction, needs, process, advantages, and implementation of DEWATS, highlighting its impact on the community and environment. The study discusses the goals, maintenance cost, efficiency, and lessons learned from the initiative, emphasizing sustainability and key success factors. Overall, the project aims to improve health, hygiene, and environmental quality through innovative waste water management practices.

• DEWATS
• Waste Water Treatment
• Sustainability
• Community
• Agra

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1. Case Study Decentralized Waste Water Treatment System (DEWATS) in Kachhpura, Agra, Uttar Pradesh K. Anil kumar Vamsi BT14CME045

2. Decentralized waste water treatment system Introduction Needs Process Advantages

3. Introduction DEWATS stand for decentralized wastewater treatment system. Combination of two systems aerobic and anaerobic Can be used at household and community level

4. Needs Waste water generation is high Direct discharge in water bodies Untreated wastes Expensive treatment methods

5. Process

6. Advantages Environment friendly Less men power Less land scape needed Lower BOD level Treated water can be reused

7. Implementation of DEWATS Importance to this DEWATS Pre construction Legal sanction and design Community involvement Construction Post construction

8. Implementation of DEWATS Before Implementation 1.Improper disposal of sewage and waste water caused highly unsanitary environments with high health risks. After Implementation 2.Waste water is directly disposed into the river Yamuna 1.Created a hygiene space for community people 2.Two community toilets built and 156 under renovation process. Cost ofImplementation 3.Treated water can be used for the community toilet and agricultural practice. 1.Collection of Rs. 100 from all community people as funds. 2.LMU(London Metropolitan University) : 14 lakhs 3.US AID : 25 Lakhs

10. DEWATS Goals Maintenance cost Efficiency Keys to success Results Lessons learned

11. Sustainability of the initiative Health and hygiene Environment and natural resources Technology and operation Socio-cultural and institutional aspects

12. Project Heads & sources Key contact: Ms Renu Khosla, Director, Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) http://www.cureindia.org/ References or sources UN Habitat, 2008. Crosscutting Agra Programme for City Wide Slum Upgrading Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence Reference Link: http://www.cureindia.org/projects/Dewat.aspx

13. Thank you