RECYCLING OF SULLAGE FOR THE CAMPUS OF AN ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Abstract

SSBT’s College of Engineering and Technology (SSBT COET), Bambhori, Jalgaon is a residential campus, harboring over 1500 residential and 1500 floating population. It is located in an arid region with very less rainfall and highest rate of evaporation. The ground water level in the campus had been at 700 feet on upon a time. There is acute water scarcity in the region. It is hard to sustain greenery in this condition. However the campus of SSBT’s COET is maintaining itself as lush green with lawns over 5 acre area. This has become possible only due to the recycling of sullage for irrigation purpose. The campus recycles over 100 m³ water per day with indigenously developed technology. The technology has become a role model for the region and has got appreciation in the mass media and the administration of Kaviyitri Bahinabai Chaudhary North Maharashtra University has also taken the design from the SSBTCOET for its campus. It is a firm and impressive attempt towards sustainability. This paper inscribes and articulates the success story of SSBTSCOET to inspire other to adopt the technology under identical conditions. The paper gives the technological details also for the benefit of readers.