RUTS Water Quality and Guidelines for Protecting Ecosystem

22 Nov 2022

Reporters: Asst. Prof. Aneak Sawainr. Dr. Chanyut Sudtongkong, Miss. Kanokwan Juhong

Indicator : 14.4.1

Date : November 22, 2022

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Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), in compliance with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s A.D. 2548 (A.D 2005) regulations on wastewater treatment, has adopted a policy and procedures for the reduction and separation of wastewater from university buildings and canteens.

The following standards for wastewater treatment management have been set to ensure the protection of public health and the environment:

Building staff responsible for the wastewater treatment system must be trained and certified in accordance with municipal regulations.

Grease traps in canteen wastewater systems must be inspected and cleaned every six months by a qualified professional.

All wastewater treatment system equipment and machinery, including aerators, treatment pond covers, and sewage pumps, must be regularly inspected and maintained by building staff. Any item with impaired function must be promptly repaired or replaced.

Canteen, shop, and beverage booth staff must cooperate in water conservation efforts to reduce wastewater production.

Moreover, the RUTS, Trang campus, has a demonstration and training center for waste and wastewater treatment, with a focus on plant and grass filtration systems. This type of wastewater treatment is a low-cost and sustainable solution that can be used by communities, businesses, and institutions of all sizes.

The center’s demonstration wastewater treatment system uses a variety of plants and grasses, including elephant grass (Typha angustifolia), umbrella plant (Cyperus involucratus), water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), pandanus palm (Pandanus amaryllifolius), and vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides). These plants have the ability to filter and absorb waste in the water, resulting in a significant reduction of pollutants.

In addition to its demonstration system, the center also provides training and demonstrations on wastewater treatment systems to a variety of stakeholders, including youth, communities, hotels, schools, hospitals, and municipalities. During the 2022-2023 period, a total of 4,500 people participated in training activities, exceeding the target of 3,600 people.