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What is sludge treatment?

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Overview of sludge processingSludge is the main waste stream generated from water purification, both water for drinking and wastewater for environmental discharge. It requires processing to reduce: i. its volume, and so the cost of subsequent haulage and disposal,ii. the risk it poses to public health, primarily from the pathogenic micro-organism content,iii. its odour,iv. its…

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What is sludge?

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Overview of sludge characteristics　　Sludge characteristics depend on both the original feedwater quality and the type of the unit operation from which the sludge is discharged.　　For conventional municipal wastewater treatment, the two main sludge streams are:　　from the primary sedimentation stage, producing primary sludge, and　　the secondary biological treatment stage, producing waste activated sludge (WAS) if the biological…