Wastewater treatment system at HCMC Hospital for Rehabilitation- Professional Diseases
The project to build a wastewater treatment system for Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Rehabilitation- Professional Diseases aims to treat all wastewater generated from daily activities as well as medical examination and treatment operations.
The total design capacity reaches 240 m³/day.night, with the effluent required to meet QCVN 28:2010/BTNMT (Column B), k=1 and without affecting the urban environment or the general drainage infrastructure system.
NTS Engineering Co., Ltd is the selected unit responsible for consulting, designing, and constructing the complete treatment system, including components such as: collection tank, sedimentation, biological treatment, and water treatment technologies.


Challenge
Wastewater treatment in hospital environments has strict engineering requirements and epidemiological risk control:
- The wastewater contains high levels of organic matter, pathogenic microorganisms, and residual chemicals from the laboratory department, requiring an effective and absolutely safe treatment process
- Limited system layout space
- It must minimize odors that affect hospital operations
- Project progress must be closely controlled so as not to affect medical examination and treatment activities
Solution
NTS has chosen an aerobic biological treatment solution combined with a fixed substrate, ensuring thorough treatment of pathogenic bacteria and specific pollutants in medical wastewater.
The system is designed in the form of underground modules to save space and minimize the impact on existing structures. As a result, NTS delivers an effective, standardized, and sustainable wastewater treatment system that fully meets environmental requirements in the medical field.
Analysis
Assessment of water quality and condition
Design
Plan and design appropriate systems
Deployment
Installation and operation of water treatment systems
Monitor
Regular system monitoring and maintenance
Results
The project was completed on schedule without disrupting the hospital's operations. The system has operated stably, achieving an actual capacity of 240 m³/day.night and fully meeting QCVN standards for medical wastewater.
The wastewater treatment system of Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Rehabilitation- Professional Diseases has an optimal design and modern technology. The system not only ensures efficient treatment but is also ready for future expansion and upgrades, helping the hospital maintain stability and strict compliance with environmental regulations in the long term.
Summary table of output wastewater quality indicators:
| Items | Value | Unit |
|
Capacit |
240 |
m3/day.night |
|
BOD Removal Efficiency |
< 45 |
mg/L |
|
COD Removal Efficiency |
< 80 |
mg/L |
|
Total Coliform |
< 3000 |
MPN/100ml |



