ETP Plants: purifying polluted and waste water with effect

As we all are aware, one of the rising global issues on this date is the pollution and depletion of
natural resources. Apart from breathable air, the most important natural resource which is
crucial for our survival is water and the degree of water pollution is reaching such heights with
passing time that we can no longer say we have an everlasting supply of that resource. Even
though 3/4th of the planet account for water (either in melted or frozen form), man has
somehow managed to cause enough water pollution to raise the alarm.
The problem with our planet is that the population of inhabitants is ever increasing while the
supply of resources remains constant. This would not have caused a problem had we used our
water resources judiciously, but the point is we didnt and now we are not very far from a
major crisis.
All water bodies, be it oceans or ponds, suffer from qualitative degradation resulting from
irresponsible human activities. At present, there is only one way open for us to make amends
for the harm that has been done, and that way includes the use of an ETP plant or Effluent
Treatment Plant.
What is an ETP Plant?
An ETP plant helps in wastewater management by removing varying polluting elements from
the affected water and transforming it into the clean, pure and healthy water. Such technology
was developed with the very motif of bringing back the quality of water resources, and they can
work on municipal and industrial water just as well as on natural water bodies.
ETP plants either convert the wastewater into the clean water which is suitable to take part in
the water cycle, or it makes the wastewater into the pure water which can be put to safe use.
The main sources of water pollution

Industrial wastes are often thrown into water bodies without any treatment, and this
can be rather dangerous, often making the water completely unsuitable for use.
Agricultural wastes which comprise of chemical insecticides and pesticides flow into
nearby water bodies through the irrigation channels, thereby polluting the water
In a country like India, people still use pond or river water for cleaning, washing, bathing
themselves and their animals. This too causes significant harm to the water bodies
In the case of larger water bodies like seas or oceans, accidental oil spills are a major
threat. Also, unwanted garbage dumping is another cause of distress.

An ETP Plant can provide a cost effective solution to all these problems because they can treat
Industrial, agricultural, domestic as well as municipal wastes and provide clean water in return.
Things to know:
Industries can use such plants to cleanse their wastewaters before throwing them into the
water bodies. Agricultural sectors, municipal corporations and households can do the same to
protect their environment. Any organization willing to get an ETP plant must get in touch with a
reputed organization which takes care of the designing, implementation and maintenance of
cost effective plants. The utility of ETP plants arises from the fact that they are capable of
removing the most persistent pollutant molecules, which other treatment plants fail to work on.