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ACTIVATED SLUDGE

PROCESS

Prepared by
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Operator Training and Certification Unit
Activated Sludge System

Air →Provides Oxygen and Mixing

Biomass
Pri.Eff. (suspended) MLSS Sec. Eff.
Aeration Secondary
Tank Clarifier

Return Activated Sludge (RAS)

Waste Activated Sludge (WAS)


Activated Sludge
Suspended Growth,
Biological Treatment

Need favorable conditions for growth and for


separation from the water

Biological solids are used


over and over

Growth rate produces about 0.7


lbs of biological solids per
lb BOD removed

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