Trace the treatment of water through a drinking watertreatment plant, from the inlet to the final distribution point(faucet).

Q: Name the pollutants which are degradable.

A: Pollutants are considered as undesirable changes in physical, chemical or biological characteristics…

Q: Name the non biodegradable pollutant.

A: Non-biodegradable pollutants are D.D.T (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), B.H.C (Benzene…

Q: The conversion of liquid water into gaseous water is called runoff percolation infiltration…

A: The matter is any substance that occupies space.

Q: Which of the following is not a stage in purifi cation of drinking water: a. fi ltration c.…

A: Step 1 Water is the only naturally occurring inorganic liquid found on earth. Water is the most…

Q: During secondary treatment or biological treatment which of the following do not happen (1) Decrease…

A: Secondary wastewater purification systems use microorganisms to remove contaminants from…

Q: What is the key difference between primary and secondary sewage treatment?

A: The sewage treatment is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater containing household…

Q: In wastewater BOD level is high but in flowing surface water usually BOD level is very low. Explain.

A: Introduction Biological oxygen demand (BOD) refers to the amount of dissolved oxygen required by…

Q: MECHANICAL METHOD OF WATER TREATMENT AT THE WATER- WIRED STATION 1. filtering 2. defending 3.…

A: Mechanical filtration system in water treatment plant uses different units to filter out suspended…

Q: What are the various constituents of domestic sewage? Discuss the effects of sewage discharge on a…

A: Sewage treatment is done in order to obtain water for future usage. Clean water is a basic…

Q: Give examples of mesophilic and thermophilic spore formers of concern in the food industry.

A: One of the main concern of the food industry is the microbial contamination.

Q: What are the Similarities of the source reduction approach to waste management of Commercial and…

A: Waste management is the strategy of an organization that uses to dispose , reduce reuse and…

Q: Why is secondary wastewater treatment referred to as biological approach?

A: Secondary wastewater treatment uses useless water or sewage water for quality up-gradation of water…

Q: METHODS OF WATER TREATMENT AT THE WATER-WIRED STATION 1. ozonation 2. coagulation, sedimentation,…

A: In a public water treatment plant the water is made safe for drinking by the help of number of water…

Q: Microorganisms are used in the nitrogen removal process. Discuss why it isn't part of the secondary…

A: The aerobic self purification process that involves when the organic matter is added to the lakes…

Q: What are the positive and negative impacts of the Clean Water Rule?

A: Positive Impact of the Clean Water Rule : The act  expanded the supply of water treatment flora fron…

Q: Environmental factors that could lead to failure of water treatment plant?

A: water treatment plants are those large scale equipments which helps in clearing and sterilizing…

Q: Relate the principles involved in water monitoring.

A: Water monitoring is analysis of water constituents. Water quality is measured in terms of physical,…

Q: Which potential source of water pollution is a nonpoint source? Sewage treatment plant Electric…

A: Activities performed by humans result in the production of some byproducts which are known as…

Q: Describe any two (2) types of nitrogenous waste.

A: Nitrogenous wastes, also known as nitrogen wastes, are nitrogen compounds that are produced by…

Q: The rate of decomposition of detritus is affected by the abiotic factors like availability of…

A: Decomposition is usually defined as the way that the process of breaking down the trash into simpler…

Q: What are some unsustainable approaches for meeting our needs for clean fresh water?

A: Sustainable water systems aim to provide clean quantity and quality of water to the rising water…

Q: GIVE GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC WATER

A: Waste water treatment is defined as a process where the presence of contaminants, undesirable…

Q: Where the surangams water harvesting method is used?

A: In general, water harvesting refers to the direct collection of rainwater. The water, which is…

Q: How can levels of nitrates and bacteria be controlled in runoff water?

A: Pollution is any undesirable change in physical, chemical or biological characteristics of air,…

Q: in some areas floride is added to during the municipal water process in order to help

A: Water fluoridation is the process of controlled adjustment to a public water supply.

Q: Name the secondary pollutant.

A: Pollution is introduction of any substance which causes undesirable disturbances in the environment/…

Q: A student measure soil nitrate (NO3-) concentrations everyday for a week. He wants to use these data…

A: Nitrification and Denitrification are the two process of Nitrogen cycle.

Q: Name the water harvesting method in madhya pradesh and uttar pradesh.

A: Water harvesting means capturing the rain water streams and store it for the later use, rather than…

Q: About Introduction to Hydroponic Agriculture Define the following: Substrate Cladding Material…

A: Hydroponic agriculture is an innovative farming technique that skips the use of soil and instead,…

Q: Justifythe importance to have full characteristics test off water sample before proceed with the…

A: Water has great importance in perspective of biological system.it act as an universal solvent many…

Q: Where the kattas water harvesting method is used?

A: In general, water harvesting refers to the direct collection of rainwater. The water, which is…

Q: Leachate production is what

A: A leachate is any liquid that, extracts soluble or suspended solids from the material through which…

Q: Summarize the stages in sewage and wastewater treatment.

A: Sewage or waste water is the water which is polluted by the human population by the action of…

Q: Wastewater treatment process is endothermic or exothermic?

A: The wastewater treatment process is done in the wastewater treatment plant. It is completed in three…

Q: Enumerate the characteristics of good clearing agents   Define clearing and its rationale for…

A: Histopathology is the analysis and investigation of infections of the tissues, and includes looking…

Q: Why is it important to monitor and remove the majority of the nitrogen from the waste water?

A: Since you have asked multiple question. We are answering the first question. If you want solution…

Q: Explain How can we reduce solid waste through biodegradation?

A: There are various types of wastes generated such as liquid (petroleum products, grease), solid…

Q: In more than 200 words, explain how recycle helps reduce plastic waste.

A: Plastic pollution, also known as plastic waste, is defined as the buildup of plastic objects such as…

Q: What are the possible solutions for burning of waste due to absences of garbage collector.

A: Waste management is an important facet in todays life considering the rapid in crease in…

Q: What is the difference between settling and sedimentation process in water treatment plant

A: Water treatment is defined as any process that will improve the water quality by making it…

Q: Why is secondary treatment of water in sewage treatment plant called biological treatment?

A: The wastewater is mainly treated in two stages, primary and secondary. The third or tertiary stage…

Q: Discuss the process of purifying drinking water and the importance of each step in the removal of…

A: Purification of water includes the removal of harmful substances from it.

Q: Identify (stepwise) the process of purifying drinkingwater. What important contaminants are targeted…

A: The process of water purification involves the following steps Aeration Coagulation Flocculation…

Q: Discuss the use and over-utilization of surface and ground water.

A: Surface water and ground water  Surface water is the residue of snow that is melted or…

Q: Why is it good to divert yard waste and organic material from the general waste stream?

A: Composting is an aerobic method of decomposing organic solid wastes. Thus it can be used to recycle…

Q: name some factors that determine the microbial activities in the soil.

A: Microbial growth can be affected by different environmental factors such as temperature, osmotic…

Environmental Microbiology

Environmental biology deals with the study of microorganisms and their interaction with their surroundings. This term itself covers the microbial interactions with water, soil, air, and microbial too.