Question 2021 of 234 · California Wastewater Operator Exam
Alkalinity in wastewater is important because it
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- C: buffers the water against sudden changes in pH
Explanation
Alkalinity neutralizes acids, which protects biological processes such as nitrification (which consumes alkalinity) and anaerobic digestion from pH swings.
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