Where Does Wastewater Really Go? – Students Explore the World of Environmental Engineering

A Field Visit That Turned Curiosity Into Clarity

On 21 November 2025, students visited the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) on campus a powerful learning experience that brought textbooks to life.
Guided by Dr. Rakesh Joshi, Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences, Akal College of Basic Sciences, students explored every stage of wastewater treatment with scientific precision and real-world relevance.
This wasn’t just a study tour, it was an eye-opening encounter with environmental responsibility in action.

Inside the Treatment Cycle – Learning by Witnessing

At the STP, students followed the entire journey from raw sewage to treated, reusable water.
They observed and understood key processes such as:-
1. Preliminary Screening & Flow Regulation – How large particles and debris are removed at the very first stage.
2. Aeration in the SAFF Reactor – Where microorganisms break down organic pollutants — nature’s own cleaning squad.
3. Sedimentation Using Tube Settlers – Understanding how sludge settles and is separated from treated water.
4. Sump Tank Collection & Pumping – Movement of partially treated water through various stages of the plant.
5. Alum & Chlorine Dosing – Chemical treatment for purification and disinfection.
6. Sand Filtration – Natural filtration to remove fine particles.
7. Activated Carbon Filtration – For removing colour, odour, and chemical impurities.
8. Sludge Handling & Sustainable Reuse – A crucial lesson in turning waste into a resource.
Each step revealed how science, engineering, and sustainability work hand-in-hand to protect our environment.

Why This Visit Truly Matters

In a world facing water scarcity and rising environmental challenges, such hands-on learning is more important than ever.
At Eternal University, we believe:-
• Exposure creates awareness.
• Awareness builds responsibility.
• Responsibility shapes future environmental leaders.
This visit didn’t just teach wastewater management, it taught students what it means to care for the planet.

Learning Beyond Classrooms, Preparing for the Future

The field visit empowered students with practical understanding of environmental engineering, insight into sustainability practices, awareness of real-world challenges in wastewater treatment, and inspiration to pursue careers in environmental protection
They came back not only more informed but more responsible.

Shaping the Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow

Experiences like this reflect Eternal University’s commitment to holistic, experiential education.
Students don’t just memorize solutions they witness them, question them, and carry them forward.
Another meaningful step toward building a generation that understands, values, and protects the environment.
Because when learning meets the real world, students don’t just study science, they become its future custodians.