On improving the eco-efficiency of wastewater treatment technologies

The article highlights the hazardous impact of waste on the environment; emphasizes the expediency of introducing engineering protection and vital functions safety procedures into the overall process of environmental protection; prioritizes the prevention of fresh water supplies pollution through adequate wastewater treatment. The authors provide classificatory characteristics of wastewater and propose a classification of wastewater treatment methods. The authors claim that treatment eco-efficiency may be related to flotation technology application.