Wastewater Treatment Plant: A facility designed to treat and purify wastewater before it is released back into the environment.
Activated Sludge Process: An aerobic biological treatment process used in wastewater treatment plants that involves mixing wastewater with a culture of microorganisms called activated sludge.
Nutrient Removal: The process of removing excess nutrients (such as nitrogen and phosphorus) from wastewater to prevent pollution and protect aquatic ecosystems.