The present invention generally relates to a water management system. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method of wastewater and storm water management and an integrated system comprising of dual pipeline and a reservoir assembly for carrying out the integrated method of water management.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] The background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[003] In India, water crisis is a major concern due to change in climate, increased industrialization, rapid expansion of urban areas and lack of proper water management. Most importantly, urban areas face lot of water problems due to high water requirement and complex consumption patterns within small but highly-densely populated areas. Currently, fresh water is the main source of routine use and is available by transporting water from hundreds of kilometres. Fresh water used for sanitation purposes is rarely recycled in India's urban areas and hence, flows back into the ecosystem as wastewater.
[004] Wastewater management or recycling setup in India's urban areas is neither properly financed nor designed, resulting in limited options for people to manage the wastewater effectively. Currently, only 30% of wastewater has been treated or recycled against 80% of wastewater that flows back into the ecosystem or environment. Wastewater collection, efficient treatment systems and re-use of wastewater after appropriate treatment are the solutions to the growing scarcity of fresh water in India.
[005] Therefore, there exists a need in the art to develop an integrated wastewater management system and a method of managing the wastewater for reusing, storing and utilizing the same for future purpose.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[006] It is an object of the present invention to provide an integrated urban water management system with proper plumbing system to prevent the huge water crisis in future.

[007] It is another object of the present invention to provide an integrated urban water management system which is highly economical and easy to use.
[008] It is another object of the present invention to provide an integrated urban water management system as reuse and recycle concept.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[009] The present invention generally relates to a water management system.
Specifically, the present invention relates to a method of wastewater and storm water
management and an integrated system for carrying out the integrated method of water
management.
[0010] In one aspect, the present invention relates to an integrated method of wastewater
management comprising the steps of:
(a) collecting wastewater in a collection tank;
(b) screening and equalizing the wastewater to separate suspended solids (SS) from the wastewater;
(c) dispersing the suspended solids (SS) by disperse unit to obtain solid free
wastewater;
(d) subjecting the solid free wastewater to biological treatment under aeration;
(e) separating treated wastewater from sludge; and
(f) delivering the treated wastewater to domestic applications.
[0011] In another aspect of the present invention, the wastewater is from one or more
wastewater sources selected from shower, bathtubs, sinks, clothes washers, storm water and a
combination thereof.
[0012] In yet another aspect of the present invention, the sludge is transferred to the
disperse unit for recycling again.
[0013] In yet another aspect of the present invention, the biological treatment is anaerobic
bacterial treatment.
[0014] In another aspect, the present invention relates to an integrated system for
wastewater management comprising of:
(a) a reservoir assembly for holding wastewater, wherein storm water and wastewater coming from one or more wastewater sources are stored;
(b) filtering means for filtering wastewater collected in the reservoir; and
(c) dual pipeline, installed to supply water wherein first pipeline supplies fresh water and second pipeline supply filtered wastewater.

[0015] In yet another aspect of the present invention, the reservoir assembly of the
integrated wastewater management system comprises two compartments with baffles for
storing storm wastewater and household wastewater separately.
[0016] In an embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir assembly is concrete tank
or plastic tank.
[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir assembly comprises inlet
baffle and outlet baffle.
[0018] In another embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir assembly is made up
of concrete using a part cement and recycled waste, fine aggregate as sand, and rough
aggregate as stone or gravel.
[0019] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter
will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred
embodiments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference
label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the
reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only
the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of
the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second
reference label.
[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of an integrated wastewater
management system.
[0022] FIG. 2 represents a reservoir assembly or storage tank of the integrated wastewater
management of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0023] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0024] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0025] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0026] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product. [0027] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the

invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present
invention.
[0028] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement
purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations
specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention"
may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be
recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or
more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0029] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless
otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and
all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., "such as") provided with respect to certain
embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a
limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification
should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the
invention.
[0030] The term, "reservoir assembly" as used herein refers also to a storage tank for
storing the wastewater and biological treatment of wastewater.
[0031] The present invention generally relates to a water management system.
Specifically, the present invention relates to a method of wastewater and storm water
management and an integrated system for carrying out the integrated method of water
management.
[0032] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to an integrated method of
wastewater management comprising the steps of:
(a) collecting wastewater in a reservoir assembly;
(b) screening and equalizing the wastewater to separate suspended solids (SS) from the wastewater;

(c) dispersing the suspended solids (SS) by disperse unit to obtain solid free wastewater;
(d) subjecting the solid free wastewater to biological treatment under aeration;
(e) separating treated wastewater from sludge; and
(f) delivering the treated wastewater to domestic applications.
[0033] In another embodiment, the biological treatment includes anaerobic bacteria treatment, wherein the bacteria break down the organic material in the wastewater or effluent to form sludge in the reservoir assembly.

[0034] In another embodiment, the sludge is inorganic solids and by products of bacterial
digestionand forms a layer that is settled at the bottom of the reservoir assembly or storage
tank.
[0035] In an embodiment, the present invention relates to an integrated system for
wastewater management comprising of:
(a) a reservoir assembly for holding waste water, wherein storm water and wastewater coming from one or more waste water sources are stored;
(b) filtering means for filtering wastewater collected in the reservoir assembly; and
(c) dual pipeline, installed to supply water wherein first pipeline supplies fresh water and second pipeline supply filtered wastewater.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the wastewater sources include shower, bathtubs, sinks and/or clothes washers.
[0037] In an embodiment, FIG. 1 is an illustration of the integrated wastewater management system (100). The integrated system (100) includes dual pipeline, first pipeline (102) for supplying fresh water and a second pipeline (104) for supplying a treated wastewater and storm water. The second pipeline (104) is coupled with a reservoir assembly or storage tank (106) to deliver treated wastewater for re-use. The wastewater is subjected to biological treatment in the reservoir assembly or storage tank (106) to obtain treated water for household applications.
[0038] In an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 represents the reservoir assembly or storage tank (200) of the integrated wastewater management of the present invention. The reservoir assembly (200) includes first compartment (202) to receive the wastewater from the household uses and a second compartment (204) for collecting storm water. The first compartment is integrated with inlet baffle (206) for feeding the wastewater or effluent from household use and an outlet baffle (210) is placed in the walls of separating two compartment to deliver the treated wastewater to the second compartment and as a feed for second compartment. A concrete lid (208) is placed on the top of the first compartment to monitor or access the first compartment. The second compartment includes a concrete lid (212) to monitor or access the second compartment and an outlet baffle (214) connected with the pipeline to deliver the treated water for household applications.
[0039] The reservoir assembly size depends on the size of the house. In an embodiment, the size of the reservoir assembly is 0.95 cubic metres for first compartment and 0.95 cubic metres for second compartment per bedroom. In an embodiment, the reservoir assembly size for different house is given in the table below.

Table 1:

No. Bedrooms 1 2 3 4 5
Tank Size in Cubic Metres 1.9 2.85 3.8 4.75 5.7
[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the storage tank is prepared by casting
the concrete using shuttering placed around the steel to form a box shaped mould ready to
cast the concrete around the steel. The shuttering is placed to make the walls of 4 inches thick
and, when the concrete is poured, the thick layer of concrete on both sides of the steel mesh
was formed to stop the steel rusting. There should also be a bed of sand underneath the
concrete floor of the tank to allow some movement as the tank settles and moves in the
ground. The 15cm (4 inch) diameter PVC inlet, transfer and outlet pipes for the tank were
installed before the concrete is poured along with a 7.5cm (3 inch) diameter ventilation pipe
to allow gas to flow between the 2 chambers. Required amount of water is added to prepare
the concrete storage tank.
[0041] In another embodiment, the concrete is obtained by correctly mixing the raw
materials to give a good hard concrete and during pouring, the concrete should be vibrated
with a vibrator to properly compact with no cavities or air holes.
[0042] The concrete is obtained by mixing a part cement and recycled waste, fine
aggregate as sand, and rough aggregate as stone or gravel in a proper ratio. In an
embodiment, the ratio of a part cement and recycled waste, fine aggregate as sand, and rough
aggregate as stone or gravel is 1:2:4 for foundations, footing, footpath, troughs, slab, wall and
bottom of the storage tank.
[0043] In another embodiment, the ratio of a part cement and recycled waste, fine
aggregate as sand, and rough aggregate as stone or gravel is 1:2:3 for the walls of a storage
tank.
[0044] In yet another embodiment, the ratio of a part cement and recycled waste, fine
aggregate as sand, and rough aggregate as stone or gravel is 1:2:2 is used for the top of a
storage tank.
[0045] In an illustrative embodiment, the recycled waste for preparing the concrete is in
the form of powder and can be collected from the waste generated from the building itself.
[0046] The integrated water management system of the present invention is a system for
management of both potable, treated wastewater and treated storm water to a home or
commercial building in the city. Under this management system, proper water utilization is

possible in the city. This system helps city from crisis of water during droughts, also helps to keep the water available in good amount for future purpose.
[0047] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named purpose. [0048] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other)and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0049] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0050] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent, however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid obscuring the present invention.
[0051] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is

not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

We Claim

1.An integrated method of wastewater management comprising the steps of:
(a) collecting wastewater in a collection tank;
(b) screening and equalizing the wastewater to separate suspended solids (SS) from the wastewater;
(c) dispersing the suspended solids (SS) by disperse unit to obtain solid free
wastewater;
(d) subjecting the solid free wastewater to biological treatment under aeration;
(e) separating treated wastewater from sludge; and
(f) delivering the treated wastewater to domestic applications.

2. The method of wastewater management as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wastewater is from one or more wastewater sources selected from shower, bathtubs, sinks, clothes washers, storm water and a combination thereof.
3. The method of wastewater management as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sludge is transferred to the disperse unit for recycling again.
4. The method of wastewater management as claimed in claim 1, wherein the biological
treatment is anaerobic bacterial treatment.
5. An integrated system for wastewater management comprising of:
(a) a reservoir assembly for holding waste water, wherein storm water and wastewater coming from one or more waste water sources are stored;
(b) filtering means for filtering wastewater collected in the reservoir; and
(c)dual pipeline, installed to supply water wherein first pipeline supplies fresh water and second pipeline supply filtered wastewater.

6 .The integrated system for wastewater management as claimed in claim 5, wherein the reservoir assembly comprises two compartments with baffles for storing storm wastewater and household wastewater separately.
7.The integrated system for wastewater management as claimed in claim 5, wherein the reservoir assembly is concrete tank or plastic tank.
8.The integrated system for wastewater management as claimed in claim 5, wherein the
reservoir assembly comprises inlet baffle and outlet baffle.

9. The integrated system for wastewater management as claimed in claim 5, wherein the reservoir assembly is made up of concrete using a part cement and recycled waste, fine aggregate as sand, and rough aggregate as stone or gravel.