Biofilm Reactors: A Potential Alternative to Current Treatment Technology for Wastewater in Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu Valley faces challenges managing its growing wastewater volume, compounded by the complex composition of unregulated industrial discharges. Releasing untreated wastewater poses a severe risk to public health and the environment. Existing wastewater treatment infrastructure, primarily reli...

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Published in:	Nepal Journal of Biotechnology
Main Authors:	Pratap Bikram Shahi, Sarita Manandhar, Shukra Raj Paudel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Biotechnology Society of Nepal 2024-07-01
Subjects:	Biofilm Biological Treatment Kathmandu Valley Wastewater
Online Access:	https://nepjb.com/index.php/NJB/article/view/318

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