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Three statements are provided here which define the terms. Pick out the correct definition for each of these terms.


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Sludge

The settled solids that are removed in wastewater treatment with a scraper

Sewage

Water from the kitchen used for washing dishes

Wastewater

Wastewater is released from homes, industries, hospitals, and other public buildings.

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a. Sludge (i)The settled solids that are removed in wastewater treatment with a scraper.

  1. Sludge is a semi-solid slurry that is produced as a result of water treatment.
  2. It includes suspended solids carried by water and other trace elements.

b. Sewage (iii) Wastewater is released from homes, industries, hospitals, and other public buildings.

  1. Sewage is the wastewater discharged from residences and commercial institutions.
  2. It contains dissolved and suspended solids such as proteins, carbohydrates, oils, and grease.

c. Wastewater (ii) Water from the kitchen used for washing dishes

  1. Wastewater is the used water generated as a result of domestic, industrial, commercial, and agricultural activities.
  2. It contains 99.9% water and 0.1% of organic matter, microorganisms, and inorganic compounds.

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a. Sludgei. The settled solids that are removed in wastewater treatment with a scraper.
b. Sewageiii. Wastewater is released from homes, industries, hospitals, and other public buildings.
c. Wastewaterii. Water from the kitchen used for washing dishes.

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