Well, that's my title. Nothing special, but that should clarify a process that many (or at least I) do not know. Here in Switzerland, wastewater treatment is a commonplace that is used by the vast majority of people. In the context of the subject "Technology and Environment", I would like to get to the bottom of this. For this I have thought about some guiding principles:
… Hold on, before I think about these, I would like to have the exact definition of vision and imagination first.
The vision is the idea of an ideal future state that is aspired to. Here: how should wastewater be treated in the future?
Vision, Mission, Strategie einfach erklärt
An imagination is a content represented in the mind, which goes back to a perception, usually also with a mental processing of perceived content. An imagination can result in something that is not present in reality or could even never be present. Likewise, however, imaginations can also represent realistic future-related expectations, or they can be based on memories.
Definition Vorstellung
Now that that's cleared up, I can get back to my questions….
Why did I choose this project?
This is where my biggest problem actually starts. I know that I want to find out what happens between the drainage of the water in the apartment to the complete reuse. Because I have no idea about everything in between. So accordingly, I chose this project and to understand this process.
What do I want to achieve? And how?
In a primary step, I first want to understand everything. Probably there is also not "The wastewater treatment" but many different forms, which are adapted to the wastewater of a particular area. In a second step I would like to share my knowledge. I always find it amazing how many everyday things we are not aware of. And besides, additional knowledge is never bad.
For the first goal, I have several options. The easiest would probably be to ask the Internet. But since that would be a bit too short and boring for me, I'm looking for other options. With a little luck, I have the opportunity to speak directly with someone in the field who can answer all my questions.
For the second goal, I depend on my fellow human beings. Do they find it exciting as well? Are they interested? Do they visit Don't waste my energy? Many questions could follow here.
What should the result be so that I am satisfied?
I would like to realize a project that helps me and others. I would like to say, "Yes, I have understood that pretty well now." Especially the environmental aspect should not be neglected. I think that this plays a big role in wastewater treatment.
How does this project benefit me in the future?
With this project, I understand why wastewater treatment exists and how it works. Of course, it is not knowledge that is needed in most everyday life, but it is certainly not bad to know about it. Maybe I will also learn other facts, such as how our environment could be protected and supported even more.
(This post is related to task 18 and befter step 1)