YASHI HOSPITAL & TRAUMA CENTER– Axis Colleges Organizes Educational Visit to Sewage Treatment Plant for Pharmacy Students
As part of its commitment to experiential learning and environmental awareness, Axis Colleges organized a field visit to a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in Kanpur for the students of the Axis Institute of Pharmacy. This visit was an integral part of the curriculum, aiming to educate future pharmacists on the intersection of environmental science and public health.
The visit addressed a critical environmental challenge: the untreated discharge of sewage into water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and rivers. This not only leads to severe water pollution but also contributes to hazardous algal blooms, which can endanger human health, damage aquatic ecosystems, and disrupt biodiversity.
During the visit, students gained first-hand insight into the importance of sewage treatment as a solution to water pollution. They explored the three key stages of wastewater treatment:
- Primary Treatment: Physical removal of large solids and sedimentation.
- Secondary Treatment: Biological degradation of dissolved organic matter using microbial activity.
- Tertiary Treatment: Advanced purification to remove residual contaminants and pathogens.
In addition, students learned about the conversion of solid sludge into methane, a sustainable byproduct used for energy generation. This process not only prevents waste accumulation but also promotes eco-friendly energy recovery, aligning with global efforts toward sustainable development.
The educational tour emphasized how proper sewage treatment plays a vital role in producing safe effluent for environmental discharge or reuse, ultimately protecting public health and environmental sustainability.
Axis Colleges strongly believes in equipping students with practical knowledge and a sense of social responsibility. By supporting such educational excursions, Axis nurtures a generation of professionals who are aware, informed, and ready to contribute meaningfully to both healthcare and environmental well-being.
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