"FSM by Novel Approach of Vermifiltration Adapted to Rural Area: A Case Study of Nachane Village- Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra”
Rohit R. Patankar1, Shrikant M. Bhosale2, Saurabh S. Joshi3, Ajeet P. Oak4, Suvarna M. Savant5, Sandip L. Nikam6, Parikshit D. Yadav7
1 Research Scholar of M. Tech. Environmental Science and Technology, Department of Technology,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Technology Department of Technology,
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
3Assistant Professor, Kolhapur Institute of Technology College of Engineering, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
4Executive Director, TBF Environmental Solutions Pvt Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, India
5 Environmental Specialist, TBF Environmental Solutions Pvt Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, India
6 Manager-BD, TBF Environmental Solutions Pvt Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, India
7Additional Chief Executive Officer, Ratnagiri Zilla Parishad, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract -The primary objective of this case study to analysis population and sanitation coverage data for workout and design calculations for Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) Capacity, appropriate low cost & eco-friendly technology i.e., Tiger Biofilter Technology finalization with appropriate Process Units to treat Faecal Sludge properly and final outlet within limit as per recommended norms by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for selected cluster villages from Ratnagiri Block, Ratnagiri District. After Construction of FSTP, conclusion includes that before and after installation of FSTP scenario of the villages related to Environment.
Key Words: Faecal Sludge Management (FSM), Septage, Treatment, Vermifilter, Earthworm, Tiger Biofilter (TBF), Ratnagiri, FSM Chain