Question

A certain wastewater treatment plant uses aerobic bacteria, anaerobic bacteria and archaebacteria during secondary treatment of sewage. Unfortunately, during a bad bluzard the sludge digester froze, killing the microbes inside. What is likely to result? a) Floc levels will diminish b) Solid material will not be effectively fitered out c) Methane production will go down d) Floc will not be effectivelyftered out

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is C

Explanation:

Anaerobic bacteria used in sewage treatment helps to reduce the volume/amount of sludge in the sewage thereby producing methane gas from it. Some companies produce there own (not for sale) methane gas (as an alternate source of energy) through this process. Thus, a decrease in the amount of this bacteria (perhaps through death as described in the question) will lead to a decreased production of methane gas.