Aerobic biological treatment

Definition

Treatment in which microorganisms break down organic matter in the presence of oxygen.

Used by AQA

Specification 4.10.1.3 · Paper 2

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For a sequence question, give the stages in order: screening and grit removal → sedimentation → anaerobic digestion of sludge and aerobic biological treatment of effluent.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

Treatment in which microorganisms break down organic matter in the presence of oxygen.

Used by AQA

Specification 4.10.1.3 · Paper 2

1
For a sequence question, give the stages in order: screening and grit removal → sedimentation → anaerobic digestion of sludge and aerobic biological treatment of effluent.

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