ABSTRACT
This is a paper about the design of a waste stabilization pond for the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, where Charles Darwin proposed his theory of evolution a hundred years ago. It is an ideal tourist attraction for people to enjoy the charm of nature. However, one of the problems they must face is the lack of a waste water treatment system. Dealing with waste water is significant because the sea is all around us and it causes environmental issues if people discharge polluted wastewater directly into the ocean. In order to improve water quality and work out wastewater problems effectively, designing a wastewater treatment system is warranted. Nonetheless, the construction is to take place in a low-income country, Ecuador. Traditional methods of treatment will be unrealistic because of the constructional and operational costs that will put tremendous pressure on the government budgets. Moreover, such treatment reactors will require a high level of control and automation, meaning that higher upfront investments and a crew with relevant knowledge and skills are irreplaceable. Thus, in light of the constant high ambient temperature of the island, a simple, low-cost, and efficient biological treatment method is the ideal solution to the problem. This paper combines a particular solution which contains an anaerobic pond, a facultative pond, and an ultraviolet disinfection chamber based on researching various data about actual values. At the beginning, there is a brief introduction. Step-by-step measurements occupy a large proportion of the paper. The conclusion, which analyzes the future strengths and weaknesses of the establishment of this waste stabilization pond, is at the end.
