A Comparative Study on Rapid Wastewater Treatment Response to Refugee Crises
Abstract Large‐scale population displacement can overwhelm wastewater treatment facilities and increase environmental pollution in the host communities. Academic research has discussed features that improve wastewater treatment systems' resiliency toward other types of disasters and rapidly cha...
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| author | Heta Kosonen Amy Kim Heidi Gough Anna Mikola Riku Vahala |
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| description | Abstract Large‐scale population displacement can overwhelm wastewater treatment facilities and increase environmental pollution in the host communities. Academic research has discussed features that improve wastewater treatment systems' resiliency toward other types of disasters and rapidly changing operation conditions. Concepts that contribute to successful startup, refurbishment, and operation of biological treatment systems during refugee responses are yet to be identified. This study takes a novel approach to analyzing wastewater treatment system resiliency by presenting an input–mediator–output model analysis on advanced wastewater treatment delivery during refugee response in Jordan and Finland in 2015–2016. By comparing two distinctively different case studies, the research identifies principles that contribute to timely refugee response in advanced wastewater treatment systems on the dimensions of human resources, project environment, and wastewater treatment technology. These principles include 1) clear role division between agencies and stakeholders, 2) improving “human capacity” for rapid response decisions, 3) selecting a process that fits the regulative and operational environment, 4) enabling direct and fast information sharing, and 5) establishing fast‐track permitting processes for disaster conditions. Wastewater treatment system operators, regulative authorities, and aid organizations can use these findings to support rapid decision‐making in future disaster response situations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3e80719bfcd64132986e5170aefd4bed2023-08-14T09:40:40ZengWileyGlobal Challenges2056-66462019-01-0131n/an/a10.1002/gch2.201800039A Comparative Study on Rapid Wastewater Treatment Response to Refugee CrisesHeta Kosonen0Amy Kim1Heidi Gough2Anna Mikola3Riku Vahala4Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Washington P.O. Box 352700 Seattle WA 98198‐2700 USADepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Washington P.O. Box 352700 Seattle WA 98198‐2700 USASchool of Environmental and Forest Sciences University of Washington P.O. Box 352100 Seattle WA 98198‐2700 USADepartment of Built Environment Aalto University P.O. Box 15200 Aalto FI‐00076 Espoo FinlandDepartment of Built Environment Aalto University P.O. Box 15200 Aalto FI‐00076 Espoo FinlandAbstract Large‐scale population displacement can overwhelm wastewater treatment facilities and increase environmental pollution in the host communities. Academic research has discussed features that improve wastewater treatment systems' resiliency toward other types of disasters and rapidly changing operation conditions. Concepts that contribute to successful startup, refurbishment, and operation of biological treatment systems during refugee responses are yet to be identified. This study takes a novel approach to analyzing wastewater treatment system resiliency by presenting an input–mediator–output model analysis on advanced wastewater treatment delivery during refugee response in Jordan and Finland in 2015–2016. By comparing two distinctively different case studies, the research identifies principles that contribute to timely refugee response in advanced wastewater treatment systems on the dimensions of human resources, project environment, and wastewater treatment technology. These principles include 1) clear role division between agencies and stakeholders, 2) improving “human capacity” for rapid response decisions, 3) selecting a process that fits the regulative and operational environment, 4) enabling direct and fast information sharing, and 5) establishing fast‐track permitting processes for disaster conditions. Wastewater treatment system operators, regulative authorities, and aid organizations can use these findings to support rapid decision‐making in future disaster response situations.https://doi.org/10.1002/gch2.201800039biological wastewater treatmentdisaster responseproject deliveryrefugee crisesWWTS operation |
| spellingShingle | Heta Kosonen Amy Kim Heidi Gough Anna Mikola Riku Vahala A Comparative Study on Rapid Wastewater Treatment Response to Refugee Crises Global Challenges biological wastewater treatment disaster response project delivery refugee crises WWTS operation |
| title | A Comparative Study on Rapid Wastewater Treatment Response to Refugee Crises |
| title_full | A Comparative Study on Rapid Wastewater Treatment Response to Refugee Crises |
| title_fullStr | A Comparative Study on Rapid Wastewater Treatment Response to Refugee Crises |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Comparative Study on Rapid Wastewater Treatment Response to Refugee Crises |
| title_short | A Comparative Study on Rapid Wastewater Treatment Response to Refugee Crises |
| title_sort | comparative study on rapid wastewater treatment response to refugee crises |
| topic | biological wastewater treatment disaster response project delivery refugee crises WWTS operation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/gch2.201800039 |
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