Comparative Analysis of Wastewater Generated from Homoeopathic Hospital, MRMC Medical College, and Government College

Wastewater generated from healthcare and educational institutions contains various physical, chemical, and biological pollutants that may create environmental and public health problems if discharged without proper treatment. In the present study, wastewater samples collected from a homoeopathic hospital, MRMC medical college, and government college were analyzed and compared to evaluate pollution characteristics and wastewater quality. Important parameters including pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), chlorides, nutrients, and microbial contamination were examined using standard laboratory procedures. The experimental results revealed noticeable variations in wastewater quality among the selected institutions. Wastewater generated from MRMC medical college showed comparatively higher organic and microbial pollution because of hospital activities, laboratory discharge, and sanitation systems. Elevated BOD and COD values indicated significant organic contamination, while higher TDS and TSS concentrations reflected the presence of dissolved and suspended impurities. The study highlights the importance of proper wastewater treatment and monitoring in healthcare and educational institutions to minimize environmental pollution and protect public health. The findings may assist environmental engineers and institutional authorities in planning sustainable wastewater management systems.