Root Zone Technology: Potential Cost Savings in Using Chrysopogon Zizanioides for Filtration of Wastewater for Domestic Flushing
2023 IEEE 15th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management (HNICEM)
(2023), pp. 1-6
Allen Gabriel S. Encabo
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Cyriel Jam C. Ramos
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Jezreel D. Samson
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Jorel A. Santiago
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Lady Lyn E. Escarieses
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Leslie Ann Pauline A. Manaoat
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Kevin Lawrence M. De Jesus
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a Department of Civil Engineering, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
Abstract: One of the options for addressing the water deficit is Root Zone Technology (RZT). Since it doesn't require any power to operate, it recycles wastewater (WW) using a natural water filtering process without harming the environment or consuming precious energy resources. The target of this research is to assess the efficacy of a prototype used to filter greywater for toilet flushing as well as the potential cost savings on a household's monthly water bill. The RZT, also known as artificial wetlands, is an efficient and sustainable wastewater filtration option, according to the study's findings, with the potential to reduce water costs. Reliance on clean water can be decreased by using the treated wastewater for a variety of non-potable purposes. Even though installing a root zone system can be more expensive up front, the long-term cost savings make it a practical alternative for wastewater treatment, especially for establishments trying to cut back on water usage while minimizing environmental effect. A household can save about 18% of the household water bill by utilizing the RZT system. The findings of this study offer an alternative solution for preserving clean water.