Which of the following type of treatment methods are used for municipal and industrial waste waters?

Civil Engineering : Waste Water Engineering - Quiz(MCQ)

Slow rate

Overflow

Main stream

Rapid infiltration

Correct Answer : Slow rate

Explanation : Slow Rate (SR) systems are the predominant form of land treatment for municipal and industrial waste-water. Such a technology incorporates waste-water treatment, water reuse, crop utilization of nutrients and waste-water disposal.

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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.