Primary Sewage Treatment in AP Environmental Science

Definition

Primary sewage treatment is the initial stage of wastewater treatment that involves physical processes to remove large solids and floating debris from the wastewater.

Related terms

Sedimentation Tanks: These are large tanks used in primary sewage treatment where heavy particles settle down at the bottom due to gravity, forming sludge.

Secondary Sewage Treatment: This is the next stage of wastewater treatment that uses biological processes to further remove organic matter and pollutants from the water.

Wastewater Treatment Plant: A facility where various processes are carried out to treat and purify wastewater before it can be safely released back into the environment.