Feasible quantification of greenhouse gas emitted from wastewater treatment

该项目旨在开发一种准确和实用的方法来量化废水处理过程中的温室气体排放。澳大利亚水务公司已承诺实现净零排放。然而，由于缺乏可行的量化方法，大多数公用事业公司并不了解其实际排放量。该项目将采用跨学科的方法，通过机制调查、数学建模和实地工作来开发和验证一种新的可行的量化方法。该项目还将促进对温室气体排放的了解，以指导量化设计。其成果将被转化为行业协议并在行业中传播。研究结果为水务部门实现净零排放的道路提供了及时的支持。

This project aims to develop an accurate and practical approach to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from wastewater treatment. Australian water utilities have pledged to net-zero emissions. However, most utilities do not know its actual emissions due to lack of feasible quantification method. This project will apply an interdisciplinary approach via mechanism investigations, mathematical modelling, and field works to develop and validate a new feasible quantification method. This project will also advance knowledge on GHG emissions to guide quantification design. The outcomes will be translated into industry protocols and disseminated into industry. The outcomes provide timely support to water sector on its pathway to net-zero.