What Is the Function of Aeration Basins at Wastewater Treatment

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is the function of aeration basins at wastewater treatment facilities?

• A) Aeration encourages fermentation.
• B) Aeration maximizes microbial breakdown of pollutants to carbon dioxide and nitrates.
• C) Aeration limits free-floating populations of bacteria.
• D) Aeration allows filamentous methanogens to metabolize acetate within the interior of flocs.

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