Everything you need to know about water and wastewater microbiology. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Why do ocean estuaries fed by rivers have higher microbial counts than other shoreline waters? Ans: Ocean estuaries have a higher nutrient level. Q.2. Give two main characteristics of aquatic bacteria. Ans: (1) Bacteria whose main habitat is water [...]
Everything you need to know about water and wastewater microbiology. Some of the frequently asked exam questions are as follows:- Q.1. Give the steps of typical sewage treatment plant are as given below Ans: The steps adopted in a typical sewage treatment plant are as given below: (i) Primary treatment which comprises two parts: (a) Screening, skimming and grinding of [...]
The following points highlight the four main processes employed in a municipal water purification system to ensure the supply of non-polluted drinking water. The processes are: 1. Flocculation 2. Sedimentation, 3. Filtration 4. Disinfection Process # 1. Flocculation: Water after pumping from raw water reservoir (natural sources) is collected in large tanks/basins for a sufficient time period to permit large [...]