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What is the primary purpose of a wastewater treatment plant?
What is the primary purpose of a wastewater treatment plant?
- To generate electricity from wastewater
- To manage water discharged from homes, businesses, and industries to reduce the threat of water pollution (correct)
- To produce clean water for drinking
- To reduce the amount of wastewater generated
What type of wastewater treatment involves sedimentation of solid waste within the water?
What type of wastewater treatment involves sedimentation of solid waste within the water?
- Preliminary treatment
- Secondary treatment
- Sludge disposal
- Primary treatment (correct)
What is the purpose of pre-treatment in wastewater treatment?
What is the purpose of pre-treatment in wastewater treatment?
- To prevent toxic chemicals or excess nutrients being discharged in wastewater (correct)
- To remove large objects from wastewater
- To produce clean water for drinking
- To remove dissolved organic compounds
What type of sewers carry both sanitary wastes and storm water?
What type of sewers carry both sanitary wastes and storm water?
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What is the purpose of wastewater collection?
What is the purpose of wastewater collection?
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What is secondary treatment in wastewater treatment?
What is secondary treatment in wastewater treatment?
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What is the primary goal of tertiary treatment of effluent?
What is the primary goal of tertiary treatment of effluent?
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What is the primary function of activated carbon in tertiary treatment?
What is the primary function of activated carbon in tertiary treatment?
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What is the primary component of biogas?
What is the primary component of biogas?
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What is the primary function of a centrifuge thickening and dewatering system?
What is the primary function of a centrifuge thickening and dewatering system?
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What is the ultimate goal of wastewater treatment?
What is the ultimate goal of wastewater treatment?
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