Kausa Animal - Construction of a wastewater treatment plant in a shelter

Construction of a WWTP at the Kausa Animal shelter, for waste treatment.

Following some works to improve the space, the current objective is to raise the amount necessary to build a WWTP within the association's shelter.

Nowadays, the shelter's wastewater system works through the existence of a septic tank, which involves cleaning it on a weekly basis.

The construction of the WWTP will allow the treatment of water, which will later be sent to the public sanitation system. In this way, in addition to automating residual treatment, simplifying procedures and freeing up time for activities dedicated to collected animals, a cleaner environment is guaranteed.

We therefore appeal for everyone's help. There are no small helps, there are HELP . Any euro is welcome!

Thank you to everyone, to those who contribute but also to those who publicize this initiative.

Alguns dos animais no abrigo, novos e velhos, grandes e pequenos

About the author

The Kausa Animal Portugal Association is dedicated to the protection, treatment, feeding and subsequent referral for responsible adoption of collected animals. It is a non-profit association, duly legalized and located in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. It houses around 500 dogs and a dozen cats, most of them elderly or sick, and also supports some colonies. It works almost exclusively with volunteers.

Like all private associations, it faces economic difficulties. In addition to the bills for food (around 4 tons per month) and water, which are made available to the animals daily, there are various expenses for veterinary treatments and medication.

In order to guarantee better conditions for the animals that remain in the shelter, improvement works have been carried out, such as cementing the floor in common areas, reinforcing sheds, nets and box doors, for example. All of these initiatives are almost always sponsored by donations and support, given that the association does not generate revenue nor has a commercial purpose.

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Budget and due dates

Works to be carried out:

• Manual grading with bypass:

Manual screening with Bypass manufactured in GRP, consisting of a grid with a 20 mm passage in stainless steel for retention and separation of bulky bodies floating or in suspension that the effluent carries with it. Inlet in PVC Ø 200 and Outlet 1 in PVC Ø 110 and Outlet 2 in PVC Ø 200. Basket for collecting debris and GRP lid, rake for cleaning and maintenance operations.

• Biological Septic Tank - Purification Group

Compact biological septic tank for anaerobic biological treatment, with two compartments, equipped with a biological filter (Biofill type A - 120 m2/m3) to retain solids in suspension, manufactured in Polyester Reinforced with Fiberglass, complies with all the requirements of the Standard European CE annex ZA EN 12566-1 (Prefabricated septic tanks). With volume 3,950l, height 1400 mm, width 1300 mm and length 3300 mm. PVC Inlet and Outlet Tubing ∅ 110, with two access covers in PP 600 and PP 450.

Implementation: May 2024

Duration of the Work: 4 weeks

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