Question
Differentiate between primary sludge and activated sludge.
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Answer
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Primary Sludge
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Activated Sludge
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All solids that settle after primary treatment of sewage, constitute the primary sludge.
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The sediments formed by the bacterial flocs from the effluent from the secondary treatment, constitute the activated sludge.
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