In this article we will discuss about the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of wastewater. Physical Characteristics of Wastewater: Following are important physical characteristics of wastewater: (i) Colour (ii) Odour (iii) Temperature (iv) Turbidity (v) Solid contents (Total solids). (i) Colour: Fresh domestic sewage is grey, somewhat resembling a weak solution of soap. With the […]
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Application of Rootzone Technology for Wastewater Treatment
Total water quantity on our earth is constant and is recycled in atmosphere, earth’s surface, below the surface and oceans by nature. Population explosion, rapid industrialisation and consequent urbanisation have increased the demand for required quality of water for different end users. Man has been solely responsible for over contaminating the sources of water by […]
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How to Remove Toxic Compounds from Wastewater?
Many treatment methods used to remove some of specific compounds or groups of compounds are given below: Three of the processes commonly used are activated-carbon adsorption, activated-sludge, powdered activated carbon and chemical oxidation. In process selection, pilot plant testing is recommended for the development of treatment performance data and design criteria. 1. Carbon Adsorption: Carbon […]