Chemical characteristics of WW Flashcards
1
Q
What
A
Stage of sewage decomp, strength, extent and type of treatment req
2
Q
how much comp
A
99.9% water rest total solids
3
Q
forms of total solids
A
- Suspended solids (ss)
2.Colloidal solids
3.dissolved
4.settleable
4
Q
WHO guideline for drinking water ppm
A
1000ppm
5
Q
what is eroding the ability of the system to revive and self-cleanse
A
- encroachments 2. solid waste dumping 3.reduced water flows 4.connectivity of lakes and canals
6
Q
pH is determined by
A
pH meter (potentiometer)
7
Q
how does pH of sewage change
A
fresh sewage is alkaline, gets acidic by production of acid by bacteria