Chao Phraya: The destination for much of Bangkok’s wastewater
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to hasten construction of more than 100 septic tanks and cesspools in the Chatuchak, Bang Sue and Dusit districts in preparation for a new underground wastewater system.
The BMA’s Department of Drainage and Sewerage will be rerouting the sewage pipe system in the area to divert wastewater to the new treatment facility in Bang Sue. The project is part of the drive to clean the major canals and limit the flow of wastewater that is released into the Chao Phraya River.
The overhaul and septic tank construction is set for completion in 2014. Once it is running at full capacity, it will be able to treat 80,000 cubic meters of wastewater per day.
