Health Impact Assessment (HIA) – Wastewater Treatment Plants of Qarchak, Varamin, and Pakdasht

Health Impact Assessment (HIA) – Wastewater Treatment Plants of Qarchak, Varamin, and Pakdasht

Period 2019–2020
Client Southeast Tehran Province Water and Wastewater Company
Location Qarchak, Varamin, and Pakdasht Cities
Stage Study Phase

Technical Specifications:

•    Assessment of health impacts from the construction and operation of wastewater treatment plants in Qarchak, Varamin, and Pakdasht.
•    Evaluation of effects on personnel and residents of these cities and downstream villages.
•    Consideration of effluent reuse and sludge disposal methods.
•    Treatment process: Biological wastewater treatment with advanced nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus).

Role of Moshanir

•    Served as project consultant.

Special Achievements

•    Comprehensive assessment of the health status of the region.
•    Identification of major communicable and non-communicable diseases in the area.
•    Recognition of key diseases attributable to the project.
•    Development of control measures and monitoring programs for the most significant project-related health impacts.