Chapter 306 - 188 Various Workshops Construction_2
Capito had never considered such a problem before, and for once showed a bewildered expression. After a while, he said helplessly, "Even if the wastewater from refining iron ore is not discharged into the river, it might still end up in the river if we discharge it somewhere else!"
"I have a solution you can try," Maximus said confidently. "Dig several big pits next to the Iron Workshop, and place some charcoal at the bottom of the pits. Discharge the wastewater from iron refining into the first pit, let it settle for a while, then discharge it into the second pit, and let it settle again, then discharge it into the third pit...
This way, after the wastewater has cycled through these pits, most of the mineral residue will have settled in the pits, and the relatively clear wastewater can be discharged into the river."
Capito pondered for a while and asked, "Why put charcoal in the pits?"
"Because charcoal can absorb the mineral residue in the wastewater. You can try it first, and if it works, use this method to treat wastewater from any workshop in the future."
"Alright... I will let them give it a try." Capito showed interest.
"By the way, I remember that the Supply Camp has a large Weaving Team. They make straw sandals, waistcoats, backpacks, tents... they’ve made great contributions to our team. Now that we’re settled, how is your Public Works Department planning to arrange them?"
"Leader, I was just about to talk to you about this. Most of the Weaving Team are women, and a few days ago they all registered for marriage. In the future, they will work the land and take care of their families with their husbands, leaving no time to make these things.
Moreover, now that the tribe members have land and houses, they can plant hemp and raise sheep, weave straw sandals, and wool, and make coats themselves... I think we can disband the Weaving Team."
Maximus didn’t express an opinion and asked, "What about the other sizable team in the Supply Camp—the Transport Team? What do you plan to do with them?"