Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Significant Increase in Biology Performance
S::Select- significant increase in the performance of biology
S::Select specifically produces aerobic granules and permanently maintains the optimal sludge properties. The cleaning process is thereby sustainably stabilized and the nitrification performance is significantly increased while at the same time maintaining a high denitrification potential.
For example, the Glarnerland sewage treatment plant:
More municipalities will be connected in Glarnerland in the near future, which will lead to a significant increase in load (30%). In addition, the system has suffered from expanding sludge (ISV up to 800 ml/g) for decades, especially in the winter months. After S::Select ® was successfully implemented, the planned expansion from 4 to 6 streets was canceled. In addition, 2 of the existing 4 roads were decommissioned. Despite the significant increase in load (more than doubled), the drainage quality has improved significantly (suspended solids 3 -5 mg/l, visibility >=2.0 m).
In contrast to conventional activated sludge systems with suspended, flaky sludge or carrier-based systems (such as fluidized beds), S::Select ® is an activated sludge process with Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) (Pat.pending):
For granulation, the initially flake-like biomass is encouraged to form a biofilm. The usual flocculent sludge structure changes to an aerobic granular sludge structure (AGS) and the sludge settling properties are drastically improved. Thanks to the S::Select ® technology, the structure of the aerobic granular sludge (AGS) is permanently preserved. The specific cleaning performance (kg/kg) improves significantly (nitrification).
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.3: Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials | – Suspended solids concentration in drainage water (3-5 mg/l) – Visibility (>=2.0 m) |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | 9.4: Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes | – Implementation of S::Select technology for sustainable stabilization of the cleaning process and increased nitrification performance |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment | – Reduction of expanding sludge (ISV up to 800 ml/g) through the implementation of S::Select technology |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:
– Target 6.3: Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing the release of hazardous chemicals and materials.
– Target 9.4: Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes.
– Target 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
– Suspended solids concentration in drainage water (3-5 mg/l) and visibility (>=2.0 m) can be used to measure progress towards improving water quality (Target 6.3).
– The implementation of S::Select technology for sustainable stabilization of the cleaning process and increased nitrification performance can be used to measure progress towards upgrading infrastructure and retrofitting industries (Target 9.4).
– The reduction of expanding sludge (ISV up to 800 ml/g) through the implementation of S::Select technology can be used to measure progress towards achieving environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes (Target 12.4).
By monitoring these indicators, progress can be assessed in achieving the targets under the respective SDGs.
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.3: Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials | – Suspended solids concentration in drainage water (3-5 mg/l) – Visibility (>=2.0 m) |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | 9.4: Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes | – Implementation of S::Select technology for sustainable stabilization of the cleaning process and increased nitrification performance |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water, and soil to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment | – Reduction of expanding sludge (ISV up to 800 ml/g) through the implementation of S::Select technology |
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Source: environmental-expert.com
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