Role of ETPs in Preventing Waterborne Diseases from Hospital Waste

Hospitals, while essential for healthcare delivery, are also significant sources of wastewater. This wastewater often contains a mixture of biological, chemical, pharmaceutical, and pathogenic contaminants. If left untreated, it poses a serious threat to both the environment and public health. One of the most effective ways to mitigate these risks is through Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) specifically designed for hospital settings. Understanding Hospital Wastewater Hospital effluent is more complex than typical domestic sewage. It may include: Blood, body fluids, and excreta Pathogenic microorganisms Hazardous chemicals and pharmaceuticals Disinfectants and laboratory reagents Radiological waste traces When discharged untreated, this wastewater can contaminate surface and groundwater, becoming a breeding ground for waterborne diseases such as: Cholera Typhoid Hepatitis A and E Gastroenteritis Giardiasis and Cryptosporidiosis How ETPs Prevent ...