Discussion Post: Sewage & Wastewater Treatment
Part I: Septic Tanks
For people living a good ways outside the city limits, a septic tanks is used for their sewage. Do some research and briefly explain, in your own words, how a septic tank works. What are the pros and cons?
Part II: Wastewater Treatment
For more densely populate areas, wastewater is treated by the municipality. Do you know where the wastewater from your community goes? Take a moment to check the local treatment plant's website, or stop by and visit or give them a call and find out the answers to the following questions. Post your results.
• What is used to disinfect water: chlorine or ozone?
• Upon treatment, where is the wastewater released?
• What methods are used to treat sludge?
If you cannot find the answers you are looking for, use the sewage treatment of New York City as an example.
• Visit the EPA site below and go to the frequent questions. Write a brief synopsis on one of the guidelines for dealing with sewage (bio-solids).
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.