Process Control in Wastewater Treatment Under Overflow Events in Saudi Arabia

Process Control in Wastewater Treatment Under Overflow Events in Saudi Arabia
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© 2025 by IJETT Journal
Volume-73 Issue-10
Year of Publication : 2025
Author : I. M. Elshaigy, G.A. Gasmelseed, Z. A. Hamad
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I10P111

How to Cite?
I. M. Elshaigy, G.A. Gasmelseed, Z. A. Hamad,"Process Control in Wastewater Treatment Under Overflow Events in Saudi Arabia", International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 10, pp.138-150, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I10P111

Abstract
Wastewater treatment systems are vital to preserving human health and environmental purity. However, during overflow events caused by extreme weather, infrastructure failure, or operational abnormalities, typical treatment systems may get overwhelmed, resulting in reduced efficiency and the discharge of untreated or partially treated effluent.

Keywords
Wastewater treatment, Overflow events, Effluent quality.

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