During Activated Sludge Treatment?

The activated sludge process in the treatment of wastewater involves blowing oxygen or air into raw, unsettled sewage. This process smashes the solids. The sewage is bubbled, and sewage liquor is discharged into an activated sludge chamber.

What is activated sludge treatment process?

The activated sludge process is a means of treating both municipal and industrial wastewater. The activated sludge process is a multi-chamber reactor unit that uses highly concentrated microorganisms to degrade organics and remove nutrients from wastewater, producing quality effluent.

What happens during sludge treatment?

Sludge digestion is a biological process in which organic solids are decomposed into stable substances. Digestion reduces the total mass of solids, destroys pathogens, and makes it easier to dewater or dry the sludge. Digested sludge is inoffensive, having the appearance and characteristics of a rich potting soil.