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What is one of the challenges associated with the natural evaporation method of effluent disposal?
What is a concern when considering groundwater recharge as an effluent disposal method?
Which crops are typically irrigated with wastewater effluent according to the text?
What is a disadvantage of the direct injection method for effluent disposal?
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Why is irrigation with effluent commonly practiced in arid areas?
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In the context of effluent disposal, what does 'rapid infiltration' refer to?
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What are some factors that affect pond design?
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How does the depth of the aerobic layer in a facultative pond change with increased organic loading?
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What is the consequence of an imbalance between methane bacteria and acid formers in gasification of organic matter?
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How does temperature affect the activity of methane bacteria compared to acid formers?
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What is the relationship between algal growth and oxygen production?
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What affects the permissible areal organic loading for a pond?
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How is the efficiency of treatment in a pond described when BOD exertion follows a first order reaction?
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What is recommended for achieving a conservative pond design?
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In terms of depth, what is considered the optimum range for facultative ponds?
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What is the purpose of using lagoons in aquaculture?
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What is a key concern associated with the uncontrolled spread of water hyacinths in aquaculture?
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In industrial effluent reuse decisions, what is NOT a deciding factor mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary function of stabilization ponds in wastewater treatment?
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What distinguishes anaerobic stabilization ponds from aerobic ones in wastewater treatment?
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What is the primary mechanism of sewage purification in a facultative stabilization pond?
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Why is it important for aerobic stabilization ponds to maximize light penetration throughout the liquid depth?
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