What is sewage

What is sewage

Sewage Sewage is a broad term that encompasses all types of waste and wastewater produced by households and industries, It is made up of the following types of waste water: Blackwater specifically refers to wastewater that is generated by toilets and contains human...
Reed beds to help treat sewage

Reed beds to help treat sewage

Natural sewage works Reed beds are a type of nature-based solution that can be used to help with sewage treatment. They are constructed wetlands that use plants, such as reeds, to naturally filter and purify sewage and other types of waste water. The process of sewage...
Why is sewage a pollutant?

Why is sewage a pollutant?

What it provides Sewage is considered a pollutant because it contains a wide range of harmful substances that can have negative impacts on the environment when released. These substances include bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and nutrients that can harm aquatic life,...
Harmful algae blooms

Harmful algae blooms

Algal blooms Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are caused by the rapid growth of certain types of algae, which can release toxins that can harm aquatic life, wildlife and human health. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria (covered in our previous post), can bloom...