TRATAMENTO DE ÁGUAS RESIDUÁRIAS DE LAVAGEM DE VEÍCULOS COMO FORMA DE REDUZIR SEUS IMPACTOS AMBIENTAIS

Abstract

The present study focuses on the analysis of wastewater from vehicle washing, aiming to mitigate the environmental impact arising from its activities. Faced with the global increase in industrial washing services, significant environmental challenges emerge that demand attention and effective management. The objective of the research is to evaluate the treatment and reuse of wastewater, comparing the efficiency and operation of two treatment systems. To obtain quality values, the parameters of pH, apparent color, true color and turbidity were analyzed. Therefore, the results demonstrated that system 2 reached an efficiency of 93.92%. Problems such as clogging and overflows were recurrent, presenting a need for system optimization and improvement. On the other hand, system 1, despite being aligned with less restrictive regulations, offers greater versatility in the reuse of treated water and achieved an efficiency of 87.93%. The conclusions point to the relevance of operational adjustments in system 2 and the viability of system 1 in diverse applications, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and responsible practices in the management of wastewater in vehicle washing.