University of Basrah Organizes a Training Course on Evaluating the Efficiency of Medical Wastewater Treatment Units
The Marine Science Center at the University of Basrah organized a training course entitled “Evaluation of the Efficiency of Medical Wastewater Treatment Units in Healthcare Institutions Resulting from Medical Activities.”
The course aimed to enhance the competencies of professionals working in this vital field and to ensure the environmentally safe disposal of medical wastewater, which poses a serious threat to public health and the environment if not properly treated.
The program included a series of lectures delivered by specialists from the Center, focusing on the composition of medical wastewater generated by laboratories, radiology departments, surgical operations, dialysis units, and pharmacies, as well as the risks associated with its content of toxic chemicals, radioactive elements, and drug-resistant microorganisms. The course also reviewed national and international standard specifications for the quality of treated wastewater prior to its discharge into sewer systems or the environment, along with the regulatory frameworks governing this process. In addition, it provided an overview of the key technologies used in the treatment of medical wastewater, including biological and chemical methods—such as advanced oxidation and precipitation—as well as physical techniques like microfiltration and reverse osmosis.
The course emphasized the importance of continuous practical training in assessing the performance of existing treatment units and monitoring efficiency indicators, including measurements of organic matter concentrations, heavy metals, and disinfectants. It also addressed the identification of operational deficiencies and outlined strategies for developing preventive and periodic maintenance programs, managing operational loads, and training the responsible technical staff.
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