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Nitrification and Denitrification

Nitrification is an aerobic process (requires Oxygen). This process is carried out in two stages by two groups of autotrophic bacteria.

What is COD in Wastewater?

COD measures the amount of oxygen consumed by chemical oxidation of the wastewater sample.

What is Eutrophication?

The core issue with eutrophication is oxygen depletion. As the blooming algae and plants die, their decomposition consumes substantial amounts of dissolved oxygen in the water, creating anoxic conditions that...

What is BOD in Wastewater?

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) measures the quantity of oxygen consumed by microorganisms in the decomposition of organic materials in water.

What is SCADA? (Supervisory Control And Data Ac...

SCADA Systems in Wastewater Treatment Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are comprehensive tools used to monitor, control, and optimize wastewater treatment processes. They integrate data collection, remote control,...

How to become a Wastewater Treatment Operator?

Becoming a Wastewater Treatment Operator involves gaining the necessary experience, education, and certifications.You need to acquire one year of work experience in the field before you can write your Wastewater...