What happens when domestic sewage mixes with river water?

Q: Which of the following requires aerobic conditions?   Question 7 options:   A)  nitrogen fixation…

A: Two basic stages in the treatment of wastes - primary and secondary In the primary stage, solids are…

Q: Name the non biodegradable pollutant.

A: Non-biodegradable pollutants are D.D.T (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), B.H.C (Benzene…

Q: Give an example of an “emerging” contaminant.

A: Contaminants are any biotic or abiotic factors or substances that degrade the quality of other…

Q: How might this pollution affect terrestrial organisms that depend on the water for drinking water?

A: Land pollution is a type of destruction of the earth's land. It can be either naturally or as a…

Q: Describe five ways in which our water becomes polluted on a daily basis

A: Pollution is the presentation of unsafe materials into the climate. These materials are mainly known…

Q: 2. a) Briefly describe the divisions of the Marine Environment.

A: An ecosystem is a natural community of living beings that deals with the external environment and…

Q: What are the pros of the Clean Water Rule?

A: The Clean Water Rule is a  regulation published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  and the…

Q: Compare and contrast the processes that occur during primary, secondary, and tertiary wastewater…

A: Water pollution is caused primarily by the drainage of contaminated wastewater into surface water or…

Q: What impact does water pollution have on ecosystems and habitats? Explain.

A: Given: Impact of water pollution on Ecosystems and habitats.

Q: Which of the following is not a matching pair?a) Potable water—presence of pathogensb) High BOD—high…

A: Filamentous bulking refers to the uncontrolled growth of filamentous bacteria. Primary treatment…

Q: What does the failure to sustain water availability underground has resulted?

A: The water present in the soil pore spaces, rocks, and sand beneath the surface of the earth is…

Q: Explain in simple terms “acidic rainwater can leach aluminum from soil clay particles and then flow…

A: An ecosystem is a population of plants, animals, and other species, including air, water, and soil,…

Q: Why is ocean water unfit for drinking?

A: Water is a transparent, inorganic, odorless, tasteless, and nearly colorless chemical substance.…

Q: a) What is the consequence of discharging larger volumes of sewage that is untreated into a river?…

A: Introduction: Wastewater treatment has been used for a variety of purposes such as removing the…

Q: How does a septic system work?

A: Answer- Septic system is underground waste water treatment plants that are responsible for cleaning…

Q: In wastewater BOD level is high but in flowing surface water usually BOD level is very low. Explain.

A: Introduction Biological oxygen demand (BOD) refers to the amount of dissolved oxygen required by…

Q: Describe the effects of water pollution on human health and the environment

A: Effects of Water Pollution on Human Health and the EnvironmentWater pollution is a critical issue…

Q: Why canal/pond water supports growth and development of microbes?

A: Introduction  Habitat is referred to the place where any species resides. This can be any…

Q: How does treatment of drinking water and sewage vary in purposeand techniques?

A: Drinking water treatment is done on raw water to make it pure enough for human consumption by…

Q: What are the various constituents of domestic sewage? Discuss theeffects of sewage discharge on a…

A: Domestic sewage is characterized by waste water that discharged from the residential areas.

Q: Describe the three stages of sewage treatment.

A: Sewage water is the wastewater produced after the household uses, industrial uses, and purposes. So,…

Q: Why is secondary wastewater treatment referred to as biological approach?

A: Secondary wastewater treatment uses useless water or sewage water for quality up-gradation of water…

Q: of water scarcity in t

A: Public Health : It is defined as the art and science of preventing disease,improving health of…

Q: What other methods can be used to determine the microbiological quality of water? What infectious…

A: Answer : The other  suitable method for examining the presence of microorganisms in water is…

Q: Are coliform bacteria dangerous in the water?

A: Coliforms are bacteria that are always present in the digestive tracts of animals, including humans,…

Q: Why must you exercise caution when handling raw sewagesamples?

A: Answer: Introduction: Raw sewage means a water comprising excrement, wastes products like plastic,…

Q: What is the purpose of coagulation in drinking water treatment?

A: The process used for the neutralization of charges and form a gelatinous mass is called coagulation.

Q: What is the only acceptable level of coliforms in drinking water?

A: When it comes to coliform bacteria in drinking water the generally accepted standard for safety is…

Q: Which organism is used as indicator of water quality?

A: The organisms which can indicate the presence of certain pollutants in water are known as indicator…

Q: Why is secondary wastewater treatment referred to as biological approach?

A: Introduction In this question we will discuss why secondary wastewater treatment is referred to as…

Q: How does primary sludge differ from activated sludge? What type of changes in the sludge are carried…

A: Since you have posted multiple questions we solve the first question for you. To get the remaining…

Q: Describe and explain the major steps in the process ofwastewater treatment. How can artificially…

A: Introduction  :- Wastewater treatment is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater and…

Q: Which step of wastewater treatment removes most of the BOD?

A: Wastewater (sewage) is polluted water which includes all harmful liquid, solid or gaseous substances…

Q: Name the various communicable diseases spread by way of polluted water.

A: Communicable diseases are those infections in which an infected host can transmit the infectious…

Q: What is a disease and why is it an important issue in aquaculture?

A: Introduction Aquaculture:- Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic animals or plants, including…

Q: Name one water pollutant.

A: Pollution refers to introduction of any contaminant into the environment that produces adverse…

Q: Explain what would happen if: There is excessive growth of algae in a waterbody.

A: Algae are significant because they are the primary producers of biomass in the aquatic ecosystems.…

Q: Microbes have their biggest impact in which step of wastewater treatment? A) O preliminary B) O…

A: Wastewater treatment as the term suggests is the treatment of the sewage water in order to eliminate…

Q: What are the challenges in the management of the pesticide industry wastewater?

A: Waste water from the pesticide industries must be well treated and checked before its release into…

Physical and Chemical features

The physical property of a compound could be determined without modifying the originality of the compound. Examples of physical properties are density, hardness, color, boiling, and melting point. The chemical property expresses the ability of a compound to undergo a particular chemical change.