Aeration tanks at a sewage treatment works. During this stage of sewage treatment air is blown into the effluent to promote the growth of microorganis

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Aeration tanks at a sewage treatment works. During this stage of sewage treatment air is blown into the effluent to promote the growth of microorganisms which degrade its organic matter content. The microorganisms form a flocculant, or sludge, a proportion of which is removed and treated separately.

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