NIT Rourkela Scientists Secure Patent For Low-Cost Dairy Wastewater Treatment System

Rourkela: Researchers from Civil Engineering department of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed and patented a novel biological system for treating wastewater generated by the dairy industry. The multi-layered process, which uses aquatic plants, earthworms, microbial activity and a hydroponic filtration system in an integrated setup, reduces organic pollution and prevents the accumulation of organic matter. The...