In a wastewater treatment plant, air is pumped into clarified water to:

Remove lighter impurities

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Disinfect water

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Support the growth of aerobic bacteria

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Support the growth of anaerobic bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is C Support the growth of aerobic bacteria

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(a) grit chamber
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Describe the steps involved in getting clarified water from wastewater.

Q. Air is passed through clarified water in a wastewater treatment plant to:

Clarified water is then passed into aeration tanks, where it is agitated or sprayed. Air may also be bubbled through to increase oxygen levels in the water. Why is this step carried out in wastewater treatment plants?

Why is air pumped into the clarified water? [2 MARKS]

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