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Wastewater Treatment

TermDefinition
wastewater Water that has been used in homes, industries, and businesses that is not for reuse unless it is treated.
pollutants Substances introduced into the environment that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms.
organic materials Natural compounds, often referring to matter from living organisms.
influent Water flowing into a treatment plant.
aeration The process by which air is circulated through, mixed with, or dissolved in a liquid or substance.
microbes Microscopic organisms, especially those which cause disease or fermentation.
clarifiers Large settling tanks built with mechanical means for continuous removal of solids being deposited by sedimentation.
disinfection The process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, to destroy bacteria.
digesters Large tanks in which bacteria break down biodegradable waste material.
anaerobic bacteria Bacteria that grow in the absence of oxygen.
biosolids Treated sewage sludge that is safe to use as fertilizer.
effluent Liquid waste discharged from a treatment plant into a river or the sea.
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