GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

GROUNDWATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Sewage treatment facility, contaminants are removed from wastewater and sewage system. If a sewage treatment plant is not functioning properly, what will it most likely cause?
A
A water shortage
B
Acid rain
C
Groundwater contamination
D
Rising water levels in the lakes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Processes commonly used in wastewater treatment include phase separation (such as sedimentation), biological and chemical processes (such as oxidation) or polishing. The main by-product from wastewater treatment plants is a type of sludge that is usually treated in the same or another wastewater treatment plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -A frequent problem in the treatment plant is the long-term low oxygen concentration in the tanks (<1.0 mg / l).

Detailed explanation-3: -Downstream equipment is failing due to a build of large solids, hairs and fibres. Your treated effluent is not meeting Total Nitrogen (TN) targets. High Ammonia. High Nitrate. Your treated effluent is not meeting Total Phosphorus (TP) targets. More items •01-Aug-2017

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