The Activated Sludge Process

question 23

Multiple Choice

The activated sludge process

• A) is used during secondary treatment of sewage.
• B) is meant to convert inorganic to organic matter.
• C) is meant to increase the BOD.
• D) removes large objects from the sewage.
• E) is meant to convert inorganic to organic matter AND is meant to increase the BOD.

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