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HAVERI BUILDS INLINE
TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR GWM
averi District in Karnataka has this critical issue, the ‘Nirmal Haveri’
successfully set up a unique campaign was launched.
Hinline treatment system to
The pilot project implemented a two-stage
manage greywater from households and
sedimentation pond followed by a CW as an
establishments. This nature-based and
cost-effective technology ensures that all inline treatment system and a bypass drain
greywater is treated, before it enters the to manage wet weather flow.
river, and mitigates pollution risks.
Inline treatment: The system involves a
Located on the banks of the Tungabhadra horizontal subsurface flow CW designed
River, Kodiyal GP has a population of based on treatment targets, influent
approximately 8,500 with sufficient water quantity, and quality. The wetland’s removal
supply for their needs. However, the efficiency and maximum flow capacity are
wastewater generated in the GP used to determined by its surface area and cross-
contaminate the adjacent river. To address sectional area. Generally, a surface area of
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