Which of the following is the next step after water abstraction in waste water treatment?

Civil Engineering : Waste Water Engineering - Quiz(MCQ)

Treatment

Supply to consumers

Combine with stormwater

Supply to receiving body

Correct Answer : Treatment

Explanation : Initially, water is abstracted from the river, lake or water table and has a certain quality. Hence water is sent for treatment, where it undergoes transformation to be able to comply with intended uses.

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What is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of the water quality called?

Algae growth

Eutrophication

Denitrification

Nitrification

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Eutrophication

Explanation : Eutrophication is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of water quality. The untreated wastewater is rich in organic matter which demands oxygen.