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Bookmark or Share- U.S. Wastewater Treatment Factsheet - Center for Sustainable SystemsWastewater treatment protects human and ecological health from waterborne diseases. Since the early 1970s, effluent water quality has been improved at Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) and other point source discharges through major public and private investments prescribed by the Clean Water Act (CWA).
- How Wastewater Treatment WorksThe Basics - US EPAThere are two basic stages in the treat- ment of wastes, primary and secondary, which are outlined here. In the primary stage, solids are allowed to settle and removed from wastewater. The secondary stage uses biological processes to further purify wastewater. Sometimes, these stages are combined into one operation. Primary Treatment.
- Wastewater Treatment Water Use | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.govWastewater is used water. It includes substances such as human waste, food scraps, oils, soaps and chemicals. In homes, this includes water from sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers. Businesses and industries also contribute their share of used water that must be cleaned.
- Wastewater treatment - WikipediaWastewater treatment is a process which removes and eliminates contaminants from wastewater. It thus converts it into an effluent that can be returned to the water cycle. Once back in the water cycle, the effluent creates an acceptable impact on the environment. It is also possible to reuse it. This process is called water reclamation. [1] .
- What is a WWTP ? (Wastewater treatment plant) - NGLWhat is an industrial WWTP? An industrial wastewater treatment plant is a facility designed to treat wastewater generated by industrial activities. It uses a variety of physical, chemical and biological processes to remove pollutants before discharging the water back into the environment.
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