Microorganisms in secondary wastewater treatment

Microorganisms used in a secondary treatment system include: bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa.

These play an essential role in natural systems, and are harnessed in technologies such as activated sludge and fixed biofilm technologies such as roughing filters and slow sand filters.

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