The biomass is then separated from the product water in a final clarifier. This treatment removes about 80-95% of suspended solids and BOD. Tertiary treatment is the polishing process that filters the treated water through fine sand or granular material to remove fine suspended solids. The water is then chlorinated for disinfection. Tertiary treatment provides the needed process to make water cleaner and safer to …show more content…
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