An investigation of the chemical and physical aspects of water pollution at 6 provincial general hospitals caused by medical wastes
- Author:
Tran Thi Thoa
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Water pollution
- MeSH:
Water Pollution;
Water;
Medical Waste;
Hospitals
- From:Journal of Medical Research
2003;24(4):75-81
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Waste waters were collected from 6 provincial hospitals (Yen Bai, Viet Tri, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Can Tho, Dong Thap) and resident areas near by them. Basic chemical and physical enviromental parameters were analysed. Findings were as follows: In the hospitals without waste water treatment system: water was polluted severely, even in surrounding residential areas. In the hospital with waste water treatment system: after treatment, the water met B limit value, both for basic physical and chemical parameter. 58% of samples of living water collected at the hospitals without treatment does not met the hygiene standard. Further researches will have to be done to conclude firmly. 25.3% of samples of living water collected at the hospital sites having treatment system also do not meet the hygien standard.
