Different discharge limits by country

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1. Perú:

2. And here the municipal wastewater discharge limits for Germany, not speaking about sensitive areas, but distinguishing even 5 different dimensions of WWTPs; compared to Italy, Germany proposes more restrictive limits on average for BOD and COD, less restrictive for Ntot:

3. Here the municipal wastewater discharge limits for Italy, practically copying the limits from EU, for no sensitive areas and sensitive areas:

4. To continue, here the 2 main tables of the European Directive 91/271 (however currently being updated), concerning urban wastewater treatment and corresponding maximal allowed discharges; first table for all treatment plants (with at least 2000 p.e.) discharging into receiving water bodies not classified as sensitive areas subject to eutrophication. Second table for all treatment plants (with at least 10000 p.e.) discharging into receiving water bodies classified as sensitive areas subject to eutrophication; happy to be corrected/integrated and for any comparisons.

5. A Comparative Evaluation of the Water Quality Standards of Different Countries - IOS Press

   Water Standards of Partner Countries (wepa-db.net)

   Water quality – Wastewater treatment standards in different countries | Aqua Equip Technologies LLC (aqua-equip.com)

   The above links would provide the desired information for you, please.

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   1. the first one is a paid article, the second pertains to Asian Countrie, The third is a nice video summary by AET, it is embedded here https://thewaternetwork.com/article-FfV/water-quality-wastewater-treatment-standards-in-different-countries-2-JjuZc9g1-hkc16WHMYvkOg on The Water Network 

6. Yes the data are differ country to country as depends upon environ conditions changes accordingly but .But as per WHO the data should be meet accordingly. Globally water management systems are facing enormous challenges of accelerating water insecurity, flooding, and contamination of water resources. According to the UN 80% of sewage is currently discharged without treatment. In India there are state pollution control bpoard and central control board.

   Please find attached herewith different data sheets.

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   1. Here the different country standard is desired. If you have them, then share..!

7. Try  NESP in QLD Australia, fair bit of policy work done for the GBR. Jim Smart at Griffith Uni.

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   1. this is the specific URL for quality https://www.waterquality.gov.au/guidelines/effluent-management