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The Importance of Industrial Wastewater Management

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  Over time, wastewater has the natural ability to treat itself. But as population and industrial activity increases, treatment levels need to be improved before municipal and  industrial wastewater   can be discharged.   The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) set targets for improving water quality, integrated water resource management, water efficiency and restoration of water-related ecosystems.   Why is municipal and industrial wastewater management important? In the first half of the 20th century, municipal and industrial wastewater was combined and disposed of through a single drain. This process posed a health hazard to humans and marine life and required the separation of municipal and industrial wastewater. COD Remover   Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) substances  - Industrial and domestic wastes release oxygen-demanding pollutants into the water. These pollutants come from plants and animals used in food processing, paper ...

What does a nitrifying bacteria do?

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Nitrifying bacteria, essential for the nitrogen cycle, have been in the news for their contribution to environmental sustainability. These bacteria convert ammonia into nitrite and nitrate, and they play a crucial role in the growth of plants and the overall health of ecosystems. Recent studies have shown that nitrifying bacteria have a wide range of applications in various fields, including agriculture, wastewater treatment, and aquaculture. They have also been used to restore degraded ecosystems and control harmful algal blooms. In agriculture, nitrifying bacteria are used to increase the efficiency of fertilizer use and reduce nitrogen leaching. They can also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting the growth of crops that require less nitrogen fertilization. In wastewater treatment, nitrifying bacteria are used to remove nitrogen and other harmful pollutants from wastewater. They can be used in both traditional and advanced treatment systems, and they help reduce the nega...