The Advantage of Effluent Sewerage Is That

question 6

Multiple Choice

The advantage of effluent sewerage is that

• A) Since solids are removed, pipes and pumps to the central treatment plant can be small and cheap
• B) Since solids remain in the liquid, disposal is easy and cheap
• C) Families can do all their processing at home
• D) Large, expensive municipal systems are no longer needed
• E) Since solids are digested like a septic system, the effluent can be used as fertilizer

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