Treatment plants, also called wastewater treatment plants, are facilities whose purpose is to eliminate pollutants present in water from human use.
Their specific function is to treat and transform water, removing contaminants or toxic elements from this liquid, which are harmful to people and nature.
Water treatment plants offer 3 main benefits, which are described below.
Healthy water
As we all know, water and sanitation are one of the main drivers of public health.
To ensure access to safe water, systems such as wastewater treatment plants are needed to clean the water and eliminate viruses, bacteria and harmful agents that threaten our health.
Wastewater treatment plants can remove up to 90% of the contaminants present in the water, and generate a better quality of water than that provided by the municipal service.
Saving money
Treated water can be reused for many years and can be used for different human activities: agriculture, garden irrigation, reuse in bathrooms, industry, among others.
There are even treatment plants that include purification systems that make the wastewater drinkable and suitable for human consumption. The water generated by these systems can be used in toilets, sinks, swimming pools, showers, etc.
It is true that water treatment systems require a large initial investment. However, in the long term, the benefit is reflected in a reduction of costs, either in the transportation of this liquid or in the annual payment for water consumption.
Caring for the environment
Wastewater treatment plants are important for all living beings, not only for humans.
The process that the contaminated water receives in these treatment plants helps this resource to return to rivers, seas or lakes without any contaminant that could endanger the life of animals or the health of people.
The treatment given to the water eliminates bacteria and viruses or other contaminating agents, thus allowing the preservation of water and life on our planet.
