Sewage/ Wastewater Treatment
By: Akshaya Madduru
TECHNOLOGY
THE IMPACT
What is the technological impact of sewage treatment?
THE PROS
The development of MBBR (1980) :
Mixed Bio Reactor technology
THE CONS
Cost
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Time
SOCIETY
THE IMPACT
What is the societal impact of sewage treatment plants?
THE PROS
Larger supply of clean water
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Introduction
WHAT IS SEWAGE TREATMENT?
HOW DOES IT WORK/
TREAT WATER?
Modern water treatment technology
WHAT ARE THE EQUATIONS:
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Net ionic equation:
3Fe2+(aq)+ MnO-4(aq) + 2H2O(l) → 3Fe3+(aq) + MnO2(S) + 4OH-(aq)
= Fe3+(aq) + 3OH-(aq) → Fe(OH)3(s)
= As you can see a precipitate is formed. and repetition of ions and elements on both sides did occur.
Net ionic equation:
the removal of Manganese(II):
Mn2+(aq) + Cl2(aq) → Mn4+ (aq) + 2Cl-(aq) : Mn4+(aq) + O2(g) → MnO2(s)
= Mn4+ was created in the product side, and makes insoluble precipitates, which caused problems. So to eliminate that, you have to add oxygen to balance out the Mn4+.
ENVIRONMENT
THE IMPACT
What is the environmental impact of sewage treatment?
THE PROS
THE CONS