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Microbes In Human Welfare

Question
CBSEENBI12000803

Differentiate primary sludge and activated sludge.

Solution
Differences between primary sludge and activated sludge

Primary sludge

Activated sludge

1. The settled or sedimented solid during the primary treatment of sewage forms the  primary sludge

1. The sediments formed by the bacterial flocs from the effluent during the primary treatment, constitute the activated sludge.

 

2. Microorganisms are not used.

2. Microorganisms are used.