Comparing Centralized vs. Scaled Decentralized Wastewater Systems. (IMAGE)
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Comparing Centralized vs. Scaled Decentralized Wastewater Systems. This infographic compares centralized wastewater treatment systems (WWTP) with scaled decentralized systems (SDS). The left side illustrates a traditional centralized system with a single wastewater treatment plant and a wide-reaching sewer network, while the right side shows a distributed approach with multiple smaller facilities integrated into existing sewer networks. Key features like scale, technology (e.g., moving-bed biofilm reactors), and resource recovery (e.g., effluent reuse and sludge treatment) are highlighted as crucial factors in the sustainability and environmental performance of wastewater treatment strategies.
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Environmental Science and Ecotechnology
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