avloppshygien
Avloppshygien is a field within public health and environmental engineering that focuses on the safe management of wastewater from households, institutions, and industry to protect human health and the environment. It covers exposure prevention, sanitation of infrastructure, and safe handling of wastewater.
The main aims are to prevent contamination of water resources, reduce the transmission of waterborne diseases,
Key concerns include the design, operation, and maintenance of sewer networks to prevent inflow, infiltration, backflow,
Occupational aspects cover protecting wastewater workers from exposure to pathogens, chemicals, and gases through PPE, vaccination
Regulatory context includes public health and environmental regulations, discharge limits, and guidelines for sludge reuse and
Historically, avloppshygien developed with urban sanitation and sanitary engineering, emphasizing hygienic design, reliable collection, and effective