The Horse 2023

Environment & Technology

Our survey questions

Team with Nina, Inês and Alisha

Here are our drafted survey questions:

1. Have you heard of CO2 emissions before?
2. What do you understand under the term CO2 emissions? (Answer also possible in german)
3. Do you think the current laws and regulations in Switzerland about CO2 emissions are strict enough?
4. Do you think the different countries are doing enough to solve this global problem?
5. Who do you think is responsible for solving the problem of CO2 emissions? More...

Possible questions for the interview with the wastewater treatment team

1. What are the main steps involved in treating wastewater?

—> Obviously, this is my main question. After hearing the answer for this question I want to show the process in steps to make it clear for everyone.

2. How is the quality of the treated water monitored and ensured?

—> Well, this question was not my own idea but I think it is important as well. After hearing a few informations the quality of the the treated water must be really good. 

3. What are some of the challenges you face in your job on a daily basis?

—> This is a very subjective questions for my interview partner. For sure, I want to ask this questions but I am not sure yet if I want to use the answer for everything to come.

4. How does your facility handle industrial wastewater compared to domestic wastewater?

—>  Here I am not sure, if there is even a difference. So, I will see what the answer is. If there is a difference it is nice and if not it is not a problem.

5. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

—> Also a subjective question. Maybe I will not use it afterwards.

6. What kind of technology do you use to treat wastewater?

—> I want to ask this question, because I am also interested in the technical aspect of the process.

7. Are there any new technologies or processes being implemented in the industry?

—> Another interesting questions and follows the one before. From what I already heard is wastewater treatment in a constantly changing process to make the process more easily, energy-saving and more futuristic.

8. How does your facility ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards?

—> This is also a subjective questions. Maybe I could ask what are regulations and standards at all.

9. How does the treated wastewater get reused or disposed of after treatment?

—> To be honest, I do not have a specific reason why I want to ask this question. It just seemed important.

10. What is the evironmental aspect of wastewater treatment?

—> This question has another aspect of my project. I want to know, how the environment would be, if there was no wastewater treatment.

11. Can you share any interesting or surprising facts about wastewater or the wastewater treatment process?

—> Maybe I can get a interesting fact, which make it even more interesting.