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Settled Gravity Sludge Process Sewage Treatment Water Screened

Front What is the process of sewage treatment?
Back Water is screened to remove large debris,
Suspended particles are settled by gravity,
Organic matter is settled by gravity and becomes sludge,
Sludge is digested anaerobically to produce methane,
The remaining liquid is aerated to encourage aerobic digestion,
Chlorination kills microorganisms, making it safe to drink.

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