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Apr 26, 2012
Comparison of Wastewater Treatment in Developed and Developing Countries
Authors: J. Diaz and B. Barkdoll [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resource Congress 2006: Examining the Confluence of Environmental and Water Concerns
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Wastewater treatment varies all over the world. Over 2 billion people in the world are without adequate wastewater treatment. This is due to economic reasons and mismanagement. While centralized treatment has some advantages, it may not be sustainable in the long term due to its high impact on the environment doe to resource consumption. Constructed wetlands may be a sustainable alternative for countries of all economic conditions.
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© 2006 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Business management
- Comparative studies
- Developing countries
- Economic factors
- Engineering fundamentals
- Environmental engineering
- Methodology (by type)
- Practice and Profession
- Research methods (by type)
- River engineering
- River systems
- Sustainable development
- Wastewater management
- Wastewater treatment
- Water and water resources
- Water treatment
- Wetlands (fresh water)
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J. Diaz
Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, Michigan Tech University, Houghton, MI 49931
Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, Michigan Tech University, Houghton, MI 49931. E-mail: [email protected]
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