Chapter 29: Waste Water Treatment
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Sedimentation
________ allows tiny particles to settle out from still water, which produces sewage sludge and effluent (the liquid which remains on top)
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Microbes
________ can cause illnesses.
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fresh water
In the UK, rain provides enough_______to meet the needs of the population.
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sewage sludge
The ________ is digested anaerobically by specific bacteria.
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Waste water
________ from homes, industry and agriculture must be treated before being released into the environment.
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aerobic bacteria
The effluent is treated with ________ to reduce the volume of solid waste.
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Agricultural waste water
________ may contain fertilisers or pesticides which can disrupt sensitive ecosystems.
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Industrial waste water
________ may contain harmful chemicals such as toxic metal compounds.
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waste water sources
agricultural systems, organic matter and sewage
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the why potable water is produced
_____depends on where you are
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desalination
the process of removing salt from seawater.
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wet countries
fresh water sources
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dry countries
sea water treated by desalination
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waste water
water that needs to be disposed of
