Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
1.Laboratory wastewater management is based on the “Water Pollution Control Act” and other related acts. 2.Domestic Wastewater: In the daily operations of the campus, domestic wastewater generated by each building includes wastewater from everyday activities such as kitchens, restrooms, and showers. Before being discharged, this wastewater first undergoes basic treatment in the sewage treatment facilities located within each building. These treatment measures help reduce suspended solids and pollutants in the wastewater, minimizing its direct impact on the environment. After initial treatment, the wastewater is discharged into the central sewage pipeline and further transported to the public sewage treatment system of Hsinchu City, where it undergoes more advanced treatment to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and meet discharge standards. 3.Laboratory wastewater: (1)Waste solution treatment: During chemical, biological, and other experiments, laboratories often generate waste solutions containing chemical components, which can be harmful to the environment and thus require special treatment. According to the regulations stipulated in the Waste Disposal Act, these waste solutions are collected separately and are not mixed with general domestic wastewater for treatment. NTHU sends these waste solutions to certified professional organizations for processing, ensuring that these hazardous substances are safely disposed of in accordance with regulatory procedures, thereby preventing environmental pollution or threats to public health. (2)Laboratory washing wastewater: The daily operations of laboratories at NTHU generate wastewater, particularly from washing laboratory equipment and facilities. To ensure that this wastewater does not cause environmental pollution, the university has established wastewater treatment plants in both the southern and northern campuses. These treatment plants are responsible for collecting and treating wash water from various laboratories, utilizing specialized techniques to remove harmful substances from the wastewater, thereby ensuring that the water discharged into the public system meets environmental standards.
Results/Contributions

1.Campus domestic wastewater:

(1) The domestic wastewater from NTHU main campus is collected into the sewerage system of Hsinchu city.

(2) The domestic wastewater from Nan-Da campus is first treated by the university’s wastewater treatment plant and be dumped to 客雅溪.

2.Laboratory wastewater:

(1)The wastewater produced from experimental sites and laboratories should be collected first and delivered the wastewater treatment plants in the north and south campus.

(2)The wastewater can be dumped only after being processed in the wastewater treatment plants.

(3) Laboratory wastewater is managed by the ‘regulation governing to laboratory wastewater of NTHU’ enacted by ESH.

3.In cooperation with the promotion of the campus occupational safety and health management system (ISO45001), in 2021-2023, the wastewater treatment plant will be sorted out, hazard identification and risk assessment will be carried out, and the operation of the wastewater treatment plant will be strengthened.

4.The entire campus is located within a water source and water quality protection area, and by law, it is required to establish a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment facilities. This is done to centrally manage and thoroughly process all wastewater from various campus buildings, ensuring compliance with national effluent standards. The treated wastewater, including domestic sewage, is then directed into the Hsinchu city sewer system. This implementation aligns with the management of rainwater and wastewater separation.

5. The waste (sewage) water treatment facilities are entrusted to professional manufacturers to perform daily maintenance operations to ensure the condition of the discharged water.

Keywords
Wastewater treatmentWater discharge guidelinesWater discharge standardsPreventing water system pollution
References
2. https://nesh.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/405-1009-29530,c4413.php?Lang=en

The National Tsing Hua University Laboratory Wastewater Management Regulations

3. https://waterpollutioncontrol.moenv.gov.tw/view/Default_Eng.aspx

Water Pollution Control Act Information Disclosure Platform

4. https://nesh.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/405-1009-217810,c18963.php?Lang=en

National Tsing Hua University Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety and Health Management Policy

Contact Information
楊淳惠
chyang@mx.nthu.edu.tw