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the needs of your specific application. Our equipment is manufactured with high quality all stainless steel and can handle flows from 100 gpm to 100+ mgd. Grid openings are provided in Laced Links, Woven Mesh, or Perforated Panels, ranging in size from 1 mm to 75 mm.Each of our products offers superior functionality, reliability, and protection reducing wasteful maintenance costs and increasing performance of downstream equipment and processes. At Hydro-Dyne Engineering, time proven equipment and newly patented designs are constantly being manufactured as we continue to add to our list of satisfied customers throughout the world.Triden Screens All Stainless Steel Construction 1mm-75mm Grid OpeningsThe Triden Screen is a versatile and extremely reliable screen. Low Flow, Original, Heavy Duty, and Super Duty models accommodate small to large municipal, industrial, institutional, and intake flows. All stainless steel construction and UHMWPE wear surfaces provide years of trouble free operation. Wet or dry discharge mechanisms ensure continuous cleaning of 1mm - 3" grid openings. Thin bottom shoe and brush limit screen bypass while extremely strong stainless steel elements reduce headlosses to well below industry standards.More InfoHydro-Flo Very Low Headloss No Screen Bypass or Carry-over 1mm-25mm Grid OpeningsThe Hydro-Flo Screen is one of the most efficient mechanical screens on the market to filter water and wastewater thru 1-25mm round diameter, square mesh or slotted openings. Very low headlosses and all stainless steel and UHMWPE grids make these center entrance, side discharge screens suitable for a number of applications, including protection of membranes. Several models are designed to handle low to high flows and can be incorporated into our Septage Receiving StationMore InfoWiese-Flo Very Low Headloss No Screen Bypass or Carry-over 1mm - 25mm Grid OpeningsThe Wiese-Flo is a very efficient mechanical screen to filter water and wastewater thru 1-25mm slotted openings. Very low headlosses and all stainless steel grids make these center entrance, side discharge screens suitable for select applications. Several models are designed to handle low to medium flows and can be incorporated into our Septage Receiving Station. Integral spray wash and Washing Compactor dispose of screenings neatly and effectively.More InfoSeptage Receiving No Screen Bypass All Stainless Steel 1mm-75mm Grid OpeningsThe Septage Receiving Station is referred to as the "Hydro-Flo in a Box" or "Wiese-Flo in a Box" and can be either screen in a flanged stainless steel tank. Reliable operation, efficient screening, and ease of installation make this unit desirable for septage and grease trap material screeningMore InfoFilter Stepper Dry Unloading Hydraulic Stepping Action 2.5mm-9mm Grid OpeningsThe Filter Stepper Screen is a low flow screen designed for smaller treatment plants and small open channel flows. Opening sizes range from 2.5mm to 9mm. Simple hydraulic operation, no carry-over, and positive discharge without brushes or sprays are just some of the features of this equipment.More InfoWashing Compactor Stainless Steel Construction Dewatering & Conditioning Electric & Hydraulic The Washing Compactor is designed to accept, wash, dewater, and compact collected screenings and discharge them into an appropriate container. Stainless steel construction provides an enduring solution to washing and dewatering applications. Electric and hydraulic models are availableMore InfoScrew Conveyor Shafted & Shaftless Flights Single & Double Bearing DesignsThe Screw Conveyor provides a simple and effective way to transport screenings from mechanical screen (or Washing Compactor) to desired receptacle. Stainless steel flight, in a variety of sizes and lengths, is standard for all Screw Conveyors. Electric and hydraulic models are availableMore InfoGrit Removal Low headloss Low maintenance All stainless steel construction The Vortex Grit Removal System is the simple, efficient and economic solution to your grit removal needs. The rotating impeller in the trap maximizes grit capture in the storage hopper and ejects light organic solids from the chamber. Various pumping solutions are available to suit the configuration of your application. The Hydro-Dyne grit dewatering package is specifically designed for handling grit removed from wastewater and is not a hybrid from an industrial application. The Hydro-Cyclone has no moving parts and a replaceable wear liner and the Grit Classifier efficiently deposits de-watered grit directly into a dumpstMore InfoCompressors Hydraulic & Pneumatic Operation High Compaction RatioOur Compressors are designed for efficient compaction and dewatering. Hydraulic and pneumatic ram compactors neatly and efficiently dewater and compress screeningsMore InfoEquipment SizingOpening Sizes - 1mm to 3 inches, Flow Ranges - 100 gpm to 100+ mgd, Screen Widths - 12 inches to 100 inches, Screen Heights - 5 feet to over 60 feet Introduction Decolouration is one of the basic indicators that describe the quality of water used both in households and industry. Most dyes and pigments occurring in nature and used in industry do not reveal any direct high toxicity in relation to living organisms, including man. As they usually occur at low concentrations in wastewater and in water , it may be presumed that removing dyeing substances from water is not a specially difficult and important problem. However, this is not so. The disturbance of biological processes in surface water induced by changes in colour and intensity is a serious problem. This leads to changes in the quantity of light penetrating deeper water layers and the related changes in biological life. Another problem which should not be neglected either is the aesthetic aspect related to tourism and recreation. So, decolouration is important both in wastewater treatment technology and water conditioning. In general, almost all branches of industry dispose dyestuffs into sewage. Their type and quantity vary, and mainly depend on the type of industrial plant, production size and assortment, and also the technology applied. Undoubtedly, most dyestuff is still discharged by the chemical industry in connection with the production of dyestuff, and by the textile industry in which dyestuffs are used. Naturally, it would be most advantageous to remove all the impurities contained in wastewater and to obtain pure water. However, the costs of such an operation would be very high and not always justified. This is the case with coloured solutions. In some technological cycles, e.g. in dye industry, it is necessary only to remove the colour completely, and sometimes it is necessary to purify water slightly to enable its re-use as cooling or technological water. This enables the closing of water circulation in factories, which results not only in economic but above all ecological advantages.An attempt to increase the efficiency of decomposition of the impurities present in the wastewater and to improve the economics of the process results in research on advanced oxidation processes in which advantage is taken of such factors as UV and gamma radiation, as well as the use of ozone and hydrogen peroxide either separately or jointly in double or treble combinations. The literature describes the positive results of this method, both in reference to dyestuff solutions [1-4] and various types of wastewater [5-8]. At this stage of our research, we present the results of experiments with the decolouration of a model textile wastewater, a dyebath, using different versions of advanced oxidation. A detailed description of the experiment has been presented in our earlier studies [9-10]. This paper is a continuation of the studies on decolouration of water solutions that include works on the mechanism of primary oxidation reaction initiated by hydroxyl radicals [11] and the development of a mathematical model of the decolouration occurring when different versions of advanced oxidation with UV and gamma radiation, oxygen The Mechanism of Advanced Oxidation Processes It is postulated that the mechanism of combined action of ionising radiation and ozone is related to a simultaneous use of reactive products of water radiolysis and ozone decomposition in water. This effect was observed for the first time in water solutions of phenol and ethylene glycol [12]. The results are similar when ozone and UV radiation are used jointly. Ozone decomposition in the aqueous solution gives rise to the formation of peroxide HO2 radicals, then hydroxyl OH radicals: O3 + H2O HO3+ + OH- (1)HO3+ + OH 2 HO2 (2)HO2 + O3 OH + 2 O2 (3)At the same time, the primary products of water radiolysis, which were formed as a result of ionising radiation, also form peroxide HO2 radicals in the reactions with oxygen dissolved in the system. H2O H + OH + eaq- (4) H + O2 HO2 (5) eaq- + O2 O2- (6) O2- + H+ HO2, pK=4.88 (7)When the quantity of ozone in the system is sufficient, as in reaction (3), the HO2 radicals formed during water radiolysis are transformed into OH radicals. So, in water solutions exposed to ozone and ionising radiation, apart

from the low-yield reactions of immediate decomposition of organic substances (8), first of all their decomposition will take place, caused by the hydroxyl OH radicals that were formed during waterR + H (8) RH + OH R + H2O (9) R + O2 RO2 (10)On the other hand, while reacting with ozone, the organic peroxide RO2 radicals are transformed into RO. radicals; RO2. + O3 RO. + 2 O2 (11) RO + RH R + ROH (12)So, the less reactive RO2 and HO2 radicals are transformed into more reactive HO and RO radicals (3 and 11). Due to their properties, the rate of oxidation of organic compounds increases. The dominant role of HO radicals in the combined method is confirmed by the results of an experiment with the use of radical scavengers. The values of decomposition yield of phenol and ethylene glycol determined in the radiation-ozonation method indicate that the reaction has a chain nature. Similar processes of organic compound oxidation, with a predominant role for the reaction of hydroxyl radicals, take place in advanced oxidation. The mechanism for generating HO radicals in water and their restoration in chain reactions with ozone, hydrogen peroxide and UV radiation has been presented by Benitez [13]. In the literature, there is detaileddescription of water radiolysis as well as of the primary and consecutive reactions that take place in it [14]. These problems were also tackled in our studies dedicated to textile wastewater treatment by means of advanced oxidation processes [9,15]. A schematic of the oxidation processes of the organic compounds contained in water induced by hydroxyl radicals is naturally general, and is identical in all AOP versions where the main or the only oxidant is a hydroxyl radical and oxygen is present in the solution. The schematic of such an oxidation process has been presented elsewhere [16]. Materials and Methods In the experiments, model dyehouse wastewater was used. It contained:anthraquinone dye, polan blue E2R (acid blue 62, C.I. 62045) - 0.04 g/dm3azo dye, helion yellow G (direct yellow 44, C.I. 29000 ) - 0.03 g/dm3azo dye, brown RC (direct brown 2, C.I. 22311) - 0.03 g/dm3anionic detergent, polanol S - 0.3 g/dm3The model dyehouse wastewater was strongly concentrated. It was characterised by an intense dark green colour (colour threshold - CT=1000), a high anionic detergent content - AD content =142 mg/dm3, and a chemical oxygen demand (COD) reaching 440 mg O2/dm3. The wastewater was strongly mineralised, and the content of chlorides was 8000 mg/dm3. The reaction was neutral pH=7.5. The colour threshold number was determined according to the Polish Standards.Advanced Oxidation Processes in Model Dyehouse WastewaterA detailed description of the reaction system, together with a method of carrying out the process and results, have been presented elsewhere [9,10,17]. The following versions of the model dyehouse wastewater treatment were applied: ozonation, oxidation with hydrogen peroxide, UV radiation and gamma radiation, as well as all combinations of these agents, i.e. ozone and UV radiation, ozone and hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen peroxide and UV radiation, radiation and ozone, radiation and hydrogen peroxide and ozone, hydrogen peroxide and UV radiation. The effects of the gamma radiation dose and exposure rate, reaction and oxygen flow rate were studied. From the results obtained, the following conclusions on the wastewater decolouration can be drawn. Ozone The degree of dyestuff decomposition increases with an increase in the ozonation time, i.e. with the applied dose of ozone. Already at short reaction times (ozone doses) a very high colour reduction is obtained. Detailed results of studies on the process of ozonation applied to solutions of dyestuffs and dyebaths are discussed in other work [17]. Hydrogen peroxideIn dyehouse wastewater exposed to hydrogen peroxide, decolouration from 50 to 83% and from 67 to 90% was observed, depending on the quantity of H2O2 (5 to 20 cm3 perhydrol per dm3 wastewater) and treatment time (1 and 2 hours). Hydrogen peroxide causes quite good decolouration of the wastewater, the most significant factor being its concentration. At large quantities (20 cm3/dm3 wastewater) prolongation of the treatment time from 1 to 2 hours does not improve the results of decolourationUV radiationIn dyehouse wastewater subjected to UV radiation, decolouration ranged from 67 to 75%. The decrease in dyehouse wastewater colouration is attributed to the processes of dyestuff decomposition induced by the photochemical reaction of oxidation in the presence of oxygen. A slight increase in decolouration at prolonged exposure times is the result of secondary decomposition reactions that lead to the formation of coloured decomposition products.Gamma radiationWithin the research on radiation process of dyebath decolouration, the effect of the following factors was investigated: the dose and exposure rate of radiation, aeration and oxidation of the solution, gas flow rates and the pH of the bath. The effect of exposure rate on the decomposition of impurities contained in the dyebath was investigated within the range from 2.5 kGy (0.25 Mrad) to 100 kGy (10 Mrad). Two experimental series were performed: in the first one the wastewater was not oxygenated (a slight oxygen diffusion from the air over the solution might occur), while in the second series a constant flow of oxygen equal to 3 dm3/h was applied. It was found that both in the case of non-oxygenated and oxygenated wastewater, an increase in the exposure rate caused an increase in the decomposition of impurities. The changes of the most important wastewater parameters are shown in Figure 1. In the case of the dyebath, irradiation with 10 kGy without oxygenation is insufficient for complete decomposition of dyestuffs. This is indicated by a change in the wastewater colour from dark green into brown/yellow and a decrease of only 50% in the colour threshold number CT. A further increase of the dose up to 100 kGy had practically no effect on colour reduction. Much better results of wastewater decolouration are obtained for oxygenated wastewater. For instance, at the dose 10 kGy and oxygenation rate 3 dm3/h, the colour reduction was 85%. The effect of exposure rate on the decomposition of impurities was studied for non-oxygenated and oxygenated dyebaths within the range of 0.014 to 1.4 Gy/s [10,18]. A clear impact of the exposure rate on the degree of solution decolouration can be observed. Better results were obtained at low exposurerates both in the oxygenated and non-oxygenated systems. When analysing these results, it was observed that the effect of exposure rate was mainly due to a significant extension of the reaction time, which was particularly important in the case of wastewater oxygenation. A slower reaction at increased concentrations of oxygen dissolved in water guarantees a more efficient decomposition of impurities in water due to radiation. The effect of oxygen flow rate was investigated within the range of 1 dm3/h to 30 dm3/h. It was found that with an increase in the oxygen flow rate, the decomposition of impurities also increased, while the irradiation parameters remained constant. In the systems tested it was most advantageous to apply flow rates ranging from 3 to 10 dm3/h, which is seen in Fig. 1. Above the rate of 10 dm3/h dm3 of solution, no increase in the efficiency of solution decolouration is observed.Wastewater reaction plays an important role in impurities decomposition by radiation. The highest decomposition was obtained at neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. This dependence occurred in both oxygenated and non-oxygenated systems.As for oxygenation and aeration, the use of pure oxygen in wastewater oxygenation is too costly a process and practically not applied on an industrial scale. For this reason, differences in the efficiency of the applied dyebath decomposition by radiation in the case of oxygenation and aeration should be checked. Such

experiments were carried out for the dyebath at the gas flow rate of 15 dm3/h. A comparison was made for two radiation doses, 10 and 25 kGy. A slight difference in decolouration was reported at a higher dose, and so the final colour threshold number was 130 for air and 97 for oxygen. Hence, it is possible and economically justifiable to use air as an oxidant.Combined processes From the different possible combinations referring to treatment of the model dyehouse wastewater, two versions were applied: radiation and ozone, and radiation and hydrogen peroxide. A detailed description of the experiments and a discussion of the results can be found elsewhere [9,10]. In the caseof the combined action of two agents, ozone and hydrogen peroxide, ozone and UV radiation, and UV radiation and hydrogen peroxide, and also of the three agents, ozone, UV radiation and hydrogen peroxide, the process and results have been discussed in [19-27]. g radiation and hydrogen peroxide The effect of hydrogen peroxide on dyestuff decomposition in the irradiated dyebaths was investigated, by adding from 0.5 to 1.5 cm3 30% H2O2 solution per 1 dm3 of wastewater, and next irradiating it with 10 and 25 kGy respectively. The combined use of hydrogen peroxide and gamma radiation in the dyehouse wastewater causes its decolouration. For 1.5 cm3 perhydrol per 1 dm3 wastewater and a radiation dose of 25 kGy, a 95% reduction of the colour threshold number was obtained. However, this decrease is only slightly higher, reaching 90%, when solely hydrogen peroxide is used, or 50% when radiation without aeration is applied. A combined action of hydrogen peroxide and gamma radiation improves dyebath biodegradability. g radiation and ozone The results of our studies on the treatment of model dyehouse wastewater with ozone and radiation have been discussed in detail elsewhere [10,27]. The preliminary investigation was aimed at verifying the applicability of the method and its optimal implementation. We had to establish whether there were any differences when ozonation is usedjointly with irradiation, or separately at subsequent stages. Therefore, the wastewater was subjected to the following procedure: ozonation (just for comparison), first irradiation and then ozonation (variant I), ozonation and next irradiation (variant II), and finally simultaneous ozonation and irradiation (variant III). This research was mainly of technological significance, because it enabled future adaptation of the technology to specific industrial conditions. As seen in Figure 2, the joint application of ozone and radiation gave much better decomposition of impurities, as compared to the case when each process was used separately. The effect of the time of -irradiation, ozonation and simultaneous ozonation and -irradiation are presented in Figure 3. The best results of treatment were obtained when ozonation and irradiation were used jointly (variant III), and a positive synergetic effect was observed. Ozone and UV radiation In dyehouse wastewater subjected to the combined treatment, a significant colour reduction of between 88 and 98.3% was obtained. These results are very similar to those obtained during the ozonation process alone. It seems that in our experimental conditions the role of UV light is insignificant. Hydrogen peroxide and UV radiationIn dyehouse wastewater subjected to the combined treatment, a 96.7 to 99.2% dose, kGyflow rate, dm3/hcolour threshold, %colour threshold, %colour reduction was obtained during 1 h treatment and 99.2 to 99.5% after 2 hours, so the wastewater was practically totally decoloured. In this variant, the effect of UV light on the action of hydrogen peroxide is very distinct both in the treatment time of 1 and 2 hours. Hydrogen peroxide and ozoneIn dyehouse wastewater subjected to the combined treatment, practically total decolouration was obtained. Colour reduction ranged from 98.3 to 98.8% over the treatment time equal to 1 h, and from 98.3 to 100% after 2 h. Hydrogen peroxide, ozone and UV radiationWhen three oxidising agents were used simultaneously, the dyehouse wastewater was completely decoloured during 1 h treatment. Final ConclusionsIn the case of dyehouse wastewater, no distinct positive effect of the simultaneous action of three factors on decolouration process is observed, although such an effect is very clear in reference to other wastewater parameters. This follows from a very quick process of decolouration and small doses of oxidants necessary to achieve decolouration exceeding 90%. To obtain good results, it is sufficient to use a small dose of hydrogen peroxide below 5 cm3/dm3 of wastewater. An increase in the amount of H2O2 results in the deterioration of model wastewater decolouration. The results obtained show that the methods of advanced oxidation are very efficient in wastewater decolouration. Most efficient appeared to be a simultaneous use of three oxidants. In the case of such treatment, total decolouration of the dyehouse wastewater was achieved. Very good treatment results were also obtained when using hydrogen peroxide and ozone jointly. However, they did not differ from the results obtained when all three agents were used simultaneously. Worse treatment results were obtained when applying O3 and UV (Figure 4). Very good decolouration was achieved by using only wastewater ozonation, which might confirm the role of this process in dyestuff decomposition (the destruction of chromophores) in water solutions. References 1. M. Matsui, Ozonation, chapter 3, Environmental Chemistry of Dyes and Pigments, 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. pp. 43-60. 2. Y. Yang, D.T. Wyatt II, M. Bahorsky, Decolourization of dyes using UV/H2O2 photochemical oxidation, Textile Chemist and Colourist 27, vol. 30, no. 4, April 1998, 27-35. 3. S. Ledakowicz, R. ya, J. Perkowski, Ozonation versus advanced oxidation INTRODUCTION Clean water is essential for all living things. To protectthe surface water from pollution the effective treatment and management of wastewater is a must. In manydeveloping countries wastewater is the only source ofwater for irrigation during drought periods. Besides,wastewater is high in nutrient content and requires lesschemical fertilizers for crop cultivation.Wastewater is the flow of used water from a community.The characteristics of the wastewater dischargesvary from location to location depending upon thepopulation density and industrial sector working in thearea, land use pattern, groundwater levels, and degreeof separation between storm water and sanitary wastes.Absolute purification of wastewater is not alwayspossible. But some type of plants can be considered togrow instead of valued crops whose nutrient uptake isvery high. These plants will also simultaneously supplyfirewood for domestic use and biomass for alternate energy production for the rural poor.The main objectives of this study are to verify the statusof wastewater utilization in Mymensingh Periurba areas. The specific objectives are:1. Measurement of wastewater flow in the channel 2. Measurement of wastewater parameters at field level.3. Wastewater utilization for irrigation.4. Influence of wastewater use in crop cultivationMATERIALS AND METHODSThe volume of wastewater flowing through the channel was measured by knowing the cross sectional area of thechannel and the velocity of wastewater flowing throughthe channel. Irrigation demand was calculated from thefollowing equation: Irrigation demand (cm/month) =evapotranspiration (cm/month) rainfall (cm/month). Wastewater parameters such as pH, EC, TDS, NH4,PO4 etc. were measured in the field by using standardequipment and kits. The yield data was calculated fromthe farmers during PRA survey.Sources of wastewater in Mymensinghmunicipality Table 1 shows the sources of wastewater in Mymensingh periurban areaTab. 1. :Wastewater availability from different sourcesin percentRESULTS AND DISCUSSIONWastewater dischargeWastewater is passing through the outlet, containssolid wastes

and the sides of the channel is covered with grass, weeds, small plants etc (Fig.2). whichrestricted the actual flow of wastewater. The colour ofwastewater is black and sometimes deep violet. Similar phenomenon was obtained in other channels also.Farmer directly uses this wastewater in their fields.The channel is covered with waterhyacinth, grasses and other small plants that purify the wastewater duringthe passage in the channel. Minimum discharge was measured in the month of February and the maximudischarge was recorded in the month of August (Fig.3).The discharged varied throughout the year. Flow of wastewater was influenced by intensive use of water, rainfall, cleanliness of the channel, obstruction caused by solid particles, etc.Demand of wastewater irrigationFig. 4 has described the drought period from Januaryto March and November to December in every year.At that time underground water also declined and farmers have no alternative but to use alternate sourcesof water for irrigation. As the wastewater is available during that time, this water can be used for irrigation.Fig. 4 was constructed from the evaporation data and rainfall data during the investigation period. From mid march to November, there is abundant supply of water which demands for drainage. Normally this period iscalled flooding period. All lands were inundated and underwater.Wastewater parametersTable 2. shows the wastewater parameters and level ofdifferent parameters present inwastewater. This amountdetermines how much fertilizer is to be applied by thefarmers in their crop field while using wastewater.Utilization of wastewaterExpansion of urban populations, increased coverageof domestic water supply and sewerage are the maincauses of greater quantities of municipal wastewater.With the current emphasis on environmental healthand water pollution issues, there is an increasingawareness of the need to dispose of these wastewaters safely and beneficially. Use of wastewater in agriculturecould be an important consideration when its disposalis being planned in periurban areas. Fig. 5 shows thatwastewater is being pumped out into the paddy fieldand foam is being formed due to the presence of fat oroil combined with alkali solution in the water. Farmerhas no other choice but to use this water. Furtherresearch is needed to quantify the amount of fat or oilpresent in wastewater.Safety precautionSafety precaution is always necessary to run any systemefficiently. In case of operating wastewater plant thefollowing safety measures need to be maintained.- Preventive maintenance: Problems identified duringinspections must be recorded and assessed fornecessary maintenance or repair actions (speciallychannel sides, blockage, overflow etc).Provision of quick replacement of any parts- Vaccination against diseases- Emergency bypass of excess water from rainstormto prevent crops from flood- Spraying in the drain for controlling mosquitoes- Necessary preventive measure may be taken by farmers during ww irrigation in the crop field.Reduction of pollutants in wastewaterFloating macrophyte species, with their large rootsystems, are very efficient at nutrient uptaking. Intropical regions, water hyacinth doubles in mass aboutevery 6 days and a macrophyte pond can producemore than 250 kg/ha d (dry weight). Nitrogen andphosphorus reductions up to 80% and 50% have beenachieved respectively. Water hyacinth acts as brushingof suspended solids in the water and cleans it (Fig.6).When wastewater passes through the channel coveredwith waterhyacinth, grass, crop fields is purified andintensity of pollution reduced. Water Lily has anextensive root system with rapid growth rates. It isan ideal plant for water treatment systems in warmclimates. Duckweed (Lemma spp.) has a good capacityfor nutrient absorption. Pennywort (Hydrocotylspp.) has a very good capacity for nutrient uptake.Water hyacinth has a brushing capacity to separatedirt particles from water and its leave possesses highnutrient. The leaves of the aquatic plants contain highnutrient (nitrogen and phosphorous) and they may beused as fertilizer at a later time. Crop yieldsWastewater increases soil fertility in the field. Surveycarried out among 100 farmers in the periurban areasof Mymensingh municipal area. Data collected on thebasis of farmers opinion about the yield conditionin the different location surrounding by the channel.The yield was low as because the soil was acidic. Theconditions of the fields are shown in Fig. 7a and fig. 7b.Some farmers in this area also use underground wateras irrigation purpose and some farmers use wastewater for cultivating paddy.Growth of the paddy plant is seen very healthy havingmore leaves and plants but production is not sufficient(Fig. b). Soil becomes more fertile and acidic which helpdecreasing production of paddy. Even in some areasfarmers use chemical fertilizer with the hope that yield will increase. But production was still not satisfactorydue to over growth of the plants. Paddy yield at differentlocation is shown in Table 3.The highest average EC, TDS and NH4 values are 1226 s/cm, 0.56 ppt and 130 mg/l at Maskanda exit andcorresponding lower average values are 737 s/cm,0.35ppt and 16 mg/l respectively at 2 km distance fromthe exit point. The average EC, TDS and NH4 values are850 s/cm, 0.47ppt and 80 mg/l at 1 km distance fromMaskanda exit. In the Maskanda exit point pH valueis low 4.12 but at a distance 2km from the Maskanda exit point pH value was high 5.1. pH values increasedas the horizontal distance increased due to absorptionof organic acid by waterhyacinth, Duck weeds, grassgrown in the channel or by crops grown in the farmersfield and also by sedimentation and natural phenomena.Yield had a close relationwith pHand other salt contentand yield increased with lowering the volume of pH,EC, TDS and NH4 respectively.Effect of wastewater on SoilSurvey carried out in different locations of thesurrounding Mymensingh periurban area. The authorquestioned farmers, farm labors and observed thefollowing results: 88% farmers said wastewater increasesoil contamination by sedimentation of sludge,nutrients etc. on soil, 94% told wastewater is goodfor crop production because less chemical fertilizeris required, water available throughout the year etc.,93% told that wastewater added fertilizer, 91% told wastewater increase acidity which causes low yield andonly 2% told that wastewater could not be useable forproduction of rice or crops etc and may be suitable fornon crop fast growing trees.Nutrient uptakeThe nutrient uptake rates of different crops are shownin table 4. On the basis of uptake rates, one can decidethe application rate of fertilizers in their crop field.Wastewater application will reduce the fertilizer requirement.Water requirement for cropsThe water requirements for different crops are shownin table 5. Water requirement for Boro rice is verymuch higher than the other traditional crops inBangladesh.CONCLUSION Sustainable wastewater is available in the periurbanareas of Mymensingh municipal area. Land up to 400 acre can be made available forwater supply (equivalent to river water) Farmer can use wastewater as irrigation water forcrop production. Natural purification ofwastewater by water hyacinthis possible Preventive measure is necessary for working in thewastewater. Higher yield is possible where pH value is high. Wastewater after biological treatment can be used asirrigation water to field crops and also in non-fruitfast growing plants for producing firewood Wastewater should be released in open places likrivers, canals or ponds after necessary treatmentsACKNOWLEDGMENTAcknowledgment also due to farmers, Department ofpublic health engineering, Department of environment,Chairman municipalities for providing informationand help during the course of the study.REFERENCESAgriculture. Published by U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency, Center of EnvironmentalResearch Information, Cincinnati, Ohio 45268. EkNojore Mymensingh Pourosova (2005)BBS (1995) Yearbook of Agricultural Statistics ofBangladesh. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics,Ministry oPlanning, Government of the PeoplesRepublic of Bangladesh, Dhaka,2001.FAO (1984): Water quality for agriculture. R.S. Ayersand D.W. Westcot. Irrigation and Drainage Paper29 Rev. 1. FAO, Rome, 174 p.