Journal of East China Normal University(Natural Sc ›› 2012, Vol. 2012 ›› Issue (3): 138-144.

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Discharge pattern of rural domestic sewage and the efficiency of soil infiltration in Shanghai

REN Xiang-yu, SHANG Zhao-yi, CHE Yue, YANG Kai, ZHONG Chun-jie   

  1. Shanghai Key Laboratory for Urban Ecology and Sustainability, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
  • Received:2011-02-01 Revised:2011-05-01 Online:2012-05-25 Published:2012-05-22

Abstract: A field investigation was made in respect of the volume and quality of domestic sewage in 3 villages in Baoshan District of Shanghai, where pilot experiments of domestic sewage treating system had been performed. Meanwhile, a study on the water usage and discharge pattern in rural areas and an assessment of efficiency of soil infiltration system were made by continuous monitoring data. And an evaluation of the contribution by septic tank and treating system was also made. Finally, suggestions on the promotion and management of domestic sewage treating system in Shanghai was provided.

Key words: rural domestic sewage, discharge pattern, septic tank, soil infiltration system

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