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Wastewater Treatment

Cleaning used water

Wastewater treatment uses physical, biological, and chemical steps to meet safety standards before release.

Inputs

Municipal or industrial wastewater containing solids and dissolved pollutants.

Process

Screening and settling remove solids; aeration biologically degrades organics; disinfection kills pathogens.

Outputs

Treated effluent meeting standards and biosolids for disposal or reuse.

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