Wastewater Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
Preliminary treatment
A
Waste water passes through bars that remove objects
2
Q
Grit tank
A
The grit take let’s the dirt and sand settle to the bottom
3
Q
Primary treatment
A
The water is held for serval hours. Solid things go to the bottom
4
Q
Secondary treatment
A
Removes organic matter from water.
5
Q
Final treatment
A
Disinfection to kill harmful organisms
6
Q
Solids processing
A
Sent to the digester and turn organic materials to gas
