Innovative Wastewater Management with Drainage Trough, Underground Water Bank System with Dual Manholes

Abstract

Background and Aims: Water consumption and wastewater are issues that can be resolved through effective management, utilizing engineering processes and community participation. The innovation of a "dual-chamber underground water bank drainage channel" was developed from a prototype research on wastewater, sewage, and flood management in Ban Khok Kong, Chaiyaphum Province. This knowledge was transferred to the Ban Huay Chan community and Na Fai Subdistrict Administrative Organization to sustainably develop and solve water-related problems, emphasizing community participation and integration with the local development plan of Na Fai Subdistrict Administrative Organization.

Methodology: This research is a qualitative study using Participatory Action Research (PAR) with the community. The research tools were divided into three parts: survey, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions.

Results: 38 participants, including Na Fai Subdistrict Administrative Organization members and representatives from 19 villages, were trained in the dual-chamber underground water bank drainage channel system. They gained knowledge about creating this system and developed such drainage system.

Conclusion: The Ban Huay Chan prototype in Na Fai Subdistrict effectively managed wastewater, sewage, and flooding in problematic areas. The Na Fai Subdistrict Administrative Organization has incorporated the dual-chamber underground water bank drainage system into their local development plan.