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Challenges of Managing Municipal Sewerage Waste in Port Moresby City, Papua New Guinea. Background. 1884, Declared English Protectorate, Port Moresby developed mainly along the coast with a population of 5,000. Current population approx 250,000.
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Challenges of Managing Municipal Sewerage Waste in Port Moresby City, Papua New Guinea.
Background. • 1884, Declared English Protectorate, Port Moresby developed mainly along the coast with a population of 5,000. • Current population approx 250,000. • 62% have access to reticulated sewerage system. • By 2020, projected population 437,266 • Pressure on the sewerage system • System divided into two geographical catchment areas.
Background cont • Inland catchment ( 70% ) • Coastal Catchment ( 30 % ) • The inland catchement ( Waigani, Morata • & Gerehu operated by open Stabilization pond treatment system. • Coastal catchment ( Idubada, Hanuabada, Konedobu, Town, Koki & Badili discharge outfalls without treatment.
Inland Catchment Area Coastal Catchment
Inland Stabilization Ponds Waigani STP
Coastal Area Discharge. Coastal Area Discharge 30% Badili Paga Point Joyce Bay • Sp
Coastal Discharge Environment Papuan Lagoon
Sea Park Pumping Station Seapark Pump Station 600mm Sewer Outfall
Paga Point 3km Outfall • 600mm • 30m depth
Coastal Pumping Stations Davara PS Town PS
Challenges • Manage city's population increase @ 2.7% annually. • Paga point to Kilakila 63,000 in 2020 • Increase in water consumption, as well increase sewerage discharge. • Adopt a proper treatment system for the coastal area. • Govt approved project to upgrade coastal sewerage system. • Control of Industrial Waste, major challenge.
Oxidation Ditch STP Aeration Pond Oxidation Ditches
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