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Safe Water Supply and Sewage Treatment in Bangladesh

Nasir Uddin Khan

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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3055-0014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71391/sbv2i2_0003

Pages: 14 -18

Keywords: Bangladesh, Sewage, Water, Treatment and Cost-Effective

Abstract

Bangladesh, with a population of approximately 180 million, faces severe challenges in wastewater management and access to safe drinking water. The widespread use of shallow tubewells and unsealed sanitary latrines, especially in rural areas, leads to fecal contamination of groundwater, resulting in waterborne diseases and long-term health issues. Urban areas also suffer due to inadequate sewerage
systems and untreated sewage discharge. This article proposes modern, cost-effective solutions to address these issues through decentralized community-based Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and
Water Treatment Plants (WTPs). The STPs involve plastic and concrete tanks with bio-degradation using bio-blocks and solar pumps, while the WTPs use multi-step purification techniques to ensure potable water. These systems aim to improve public health, protect the environment, and align with the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 and Sustainable Development Goal 6. Community participation and government initiative are key to successfully implementing and sustaining these vital infrastructures nationwide.

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Published

01/07/2025

How to Cite

Khan, N.U., (2025). Safe Water Supply and Sewage Treatment in Bangladesh. SIMEC Bulletin, 2(2), 14-18 https://doi.org/10.71391/sbv2i2_0003

Khan, Nur Uddin. 2025. “Safe Water Supply and Sewage Treatment in Bangladesh.” SIMEC Bulletin 2, no. 2: 14–18. https://doi.org/10.71391/sbv2i2_0003

N. U. Khan, “Safe Water Supply and Sewage Treatment in Bangladesh,” SIMEC Bulletin, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 14–18, 2025. doi: 10.71391/sbv2i2_0003.

Khan, Nur Uddin. “Safe Water Supply and Sewage Treatment in Bangladesh.” SIMEC Bulletin, vol. 2, no. 2, 2025, pp. 14–18. https://doi.org/10.71391/sbv2i2_0003

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SIMEC Bulletin

2025, Vol. 2(2), 14-18

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71391/sbv2i2_0003

ISSN: 3006-211X (online);

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