What is STP and ETP? Mention their significance

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STP stands for Sewage Treatment Plant and ETP stands for Effluent Treatment Plant. They are used to treat wastewater before releasing it back into the environment.

STP is used to treat sewage from residential and commercial buildings before releasing it back into the environment.
ETP is used to treat industrial wastewater before discharging it into water bodies or sewage systems.
Both STP and ETP help in reducing the pollution caused by untreated wastewater and protect the environment and public health.
They use various processes such as physical, chemical, and biological treatments to remove contaminants from the wastewater.

What is STP and ETP? Mention their significance

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