Bacterial flocs are allowed to sediment in the settling tank. This sediment is called:

Primary sludge

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Primary effluent

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Activated sludge

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Floating debris

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Solution

The correct option is C Activated sludge
Activated sludge contains bacterial flocs.
Primary sludge contains small pebbles.
Primary treatment leads to the formation of primary effluent.

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