POLLUTION -
SEWERAGE
All tourist attractions, accommodation, transportation, restaurants, and other
services need to provide toilets for visitors. Discharge of wastewater and sewage
is an important issue as untreated or insufficiently treated effluents can cause
heath problems for locals and visitors. Effluent discharges into waterways can
cause eutrophication. Eutrophication is excessive concentration of nutrients
leading to algae blooms and a lack of oxygen for underwater life. Poorly treated
effluents can lead to die off of coral reefs. Effluent in harmful quantities may not
be visible in water but is still harmful. The effects of untreated sewage on ground
water quality can be long lasting.
A number of low-cost methods for the treatment of sewage and wastewater
are available. These include composting toilets, ponds using plants to remove
nitrogen and phosphorus, or simply proper location of facilities. Treatment should
be included in destination tourism development and individual site plans.
QUESTIONS?
Have you planned out a trial for the new tourism operation?
What inf rastructure will be needed?
What pollution will be caused?
Are there amenities for human waste?
What are the possible negative environmental impacts?
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