WWTP: KORHOGO

Water treatment plant in Korhogo (562 m³/day)

Introduction:
The cashew nut industrial zone is an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture of Côte d’Ivoire, located in an area with strong industrial growth potential. This zone seeks to promote the production and processing of cashew nuts, contributing to economic development and employment generation in the region.

Location:
Ivory Coast, Korhogo

Problem:

• Presence of contaminated water in industrial processes related to cashew nuts.
• Inadequate management of wastewater without prior treatment, which can affect the environment.

Solution:

• Installation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) with physicochemical and biological treatment to ensure that the effluent complies with environmental and sanitary limits.
• Optimization of the treatment process to adapt it to the characteristics…

Results:

• Treated water of sufficient quality to be discharged into the natural environment without harming local ecosystems.
• Improved waste management and compliance with current environmental regulations.
• Positive contribution to the sustainability and environmental responsibility of the industrial area.

Key data:

• Treatment capacity of 562 m³/day.
• Adaptation of the treatment to the particularities of the cashew nut industry wastewater.
• Significant reduction of environmental impacts derived from industrial activity.