Oxygenchains direct impact is measured by how many cubic meters of treated wastewater has been monitored. ![](https://oxygenchain.earth/public/tech/tech_treat001.jpeg) ![](https://oxygenchain.earth/public/tech/tech_treat002.jpeg)  
Treating wastewater more efficiently has several significant impacts on reducing greenhouse gas emissions:
1.	Methane and Nitrous Oxide Reduction:
 Untreated or poorly treated wastewater is a major source of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), both potent greenhouse gases. Methane is produced during the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in wastewater. Efficient treatment processes reduce the amount of organic matter that decomposes anaerobically, thereby lowering methane emissions. Advanced treatment processes also minimize the formation of nitrous oxide, which can occur during nitrogen removal processes in wastewater treatment.
2.	Reduced Energy Consumption:
  Efficient wastewater treatment technologies often use less energy compared to traditional methods. Energy consumption in wastewater treatment plants is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels for electricity. By adopting more efficient processes, the energy demand decreases, leading to lower CO2 emissions from power plants.
3.	Resource Recovery and Reuse:
  Modern wastewater treatment processes can recover valuable resources, such as biogas (methane), which can be used as a renewable energy source. This not only provides a clean energy source but also reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus can be recovered and reused, decreasing the need for synthetic fertilizers, which are energy-intensive to produce.
4.	Preventing Environmental Degradation:
  Untreated wastewater can contaminate water bodies, leading to the eutrophication of lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. Eutrophication results in the overgrowth of algae, which depletes oxygen in the water and produces methane when it decomposes. Efficient wastewater treatment helps prevent such environmental degradation, thereby reducing methane emissions from aquatic systems.
5.	Reduction in Sludge Volume:
  Efficient treatment processes often result in lower volumes of sludge, which is the solid by-product of wastewater treatment. Sludge management and disposal can produce significant greenhouse gas emissions, especially if it is not treated or disposed of properly. Reducing the volume of sludge minimizes these emissions.
In adition Oxygenchain has been involved in several positive impact projects in Shanty-towns to help reduce contamination level in our oceans .
