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Enumerate sources of
blackwater and
greywater.
Define aerobic and
anaerobic bacteria.
OBJECTIVES
AT THE END OF THIS CHAPTER THE STUDENTS
SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Enumerate sources of
blackwater and
greywater.
Define aerobic and
anaerobic bacteria.
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
A sewage treatment plant
treats the sewage on a ship
and make it capable of
being discharged in the sea
GREYWATER
Wastewater that comes from
sinks, washing machines,
and bathtubs. It contains a
lower level of contaminants
than blackwater and is
easier to treat and process.
CATEGORIES OF SHIPS WASTEWATER
Grey Wastewater Sources
Sinks – from galley sinks and
sinks in crews cabins and toilets
Showers – from showers in
crews accommodation
Laundry – from washing clothes
BLACKWATER
Wastewater from bathrooms
and toilets that contain fecal
matter and urine. Also called
sewage or brown water, it can
carry disease causing bacteria
that are harmful to man.
CATEGORIES OF SHIPS WASTEWATER