2006-12-09 14:46:52 · 4 answers · asked by wabbit 2 in Environment
Depending on where you are from the regulations vary somewhat but there are typically three stages, First, the solids are separated from the wastewater coming into the treatment plant from city pipes. Second, dissolved biological matter is progressively converted into a solid mass by using indigenous, water-borne bacteria. Last, the biological solids are neutralized then disposed of or re-used. Treated water is disinfected chemically or physically. The final effluent is discharged back into the water. It is also tested often for pollutants and nutrient levels. There is a virtual tour on line at > http://www.bcua.org/WPC_VT_WasteWaterTreatmentProcess.htm
2006-12-09 15:03:03 · answer #1 · answered by ecogeek4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all wastewaters are treated in a wastewater treatment facility before it is discharged into the sea
2006-12-09 23:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by jamaica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many variables depending on where you live and whether there are sewers or septic systems in your neck of the woods, but for the most part wastewater is generally treated like **** and with very little respect.
2006-12-13 18:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The references will give you diagrams and pictures of the systems.
2006-12-10 12:10:36 · answer #4 · answered by Peter Boiter Woods 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋