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how is most of the energy required for secondary wastewater treatment consumed quizlet

by Erich Muller Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

What is the secondary treatment of waste water?

Read this article to learn about the secondary treatment of waste water. The secondary treatment is also known as biological treatment. It is capable of abating biodegradable dissolved and/or suspended organic substances. By secondary treatment it is also possible to remove dissolved nitrogenous and phosphorous compounds from a waste water stream.

What is the biological treatment of waste water?

For biological treatment of waste water containing organic substances (dissolved and/or suspended) a host of microbes are used and the conditions maintained may be either aerobic or anaerobic.

What are the different types of wastewater treatment?

Conventional Wastewater Treatment 1. Pretreatment; 2. Primary treatment; 3. Secondary treatment; 4. Tertiary treatment to remove nutrients; 5. Disinfection; Now changing to incorporate issues of reuse; BOD Removal Unit Processes

What is the average concentration of chemicals in wastewater?

Average concentration in wastewater is Unknown or Variable; Include pharmaceuticals, caffeine, surfactants, fragrances, perfumes, and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals; Tasks of Correct Wastewater Treatment

Why do people fear drinking distilled water?

Some people fear drinking distilled water because they have heard it leaches minerals from the body. What scientifically sound information might e offered to such a person?

Is D2O the same as water?

Deuterium oxide D2O and water H2O have the same chemical structure and differ only in that D2O possesses the deuterium isotope of hydrogen whereas water possesses the protium isotope.

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