The use of a model sand filtration system for greywater treatment: a case study of hotels and hostels in Eastern Region, Ghana

The recearch aimed at assessing the performance of a model sand filtration system for the treatment of greywater generated by the Hotels and Hosels in Ghana Fifteen(15 ) water qualityparameters were analyzed by collecting influent and effluent wastewater samples of the model sand filtration system and theiraverage values compared with EPA Ghana guidelines for wastewater discharges into the environment Most of the effluentwastewater pollutant met the set guidelines, while others were unacceptable The ability of the model sand filtration system to effectively deal with key pollutants such asColour 81%BOD74%COD 70%, Turbidity65%SuggeSt that the model sand flter is efficient The use of the model sand filter will not only lead towastewater treatment before final discharge into the environment but also promote environmentally sustainable development of the country

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Grey water/Epa Ghana)/Sand/Treatment/Parameters