Question
Distinguish between primary sludge and activated sludge.
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Answer
Primary sludge includes all solid substances which got settled after primary treatment. It traps lot of microbes and debris.
Activated sludge is sediment formed from effluent after secondary treatment. It contains bacterial flocs.
Activated sludge is sediment formed from effluent after secondary treatment. It contains bacterial flocs.
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