Concept information

Preferred term

activated sludge  

Definition

  • Sludge that has been aerated and subjected to bacterial action; used to speed breakdown of organism matter in raw sewage during secondary waste treatment.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/73

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