Question 3018 of 234 · California Wastewater Operator Exam
Pumping primary sludge too infrequently will most likely cause
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Correct answer to question 3018
- B: septic sludge and solids carried over the weirs normally
Explanation
A deep blanket becomes septic and gets scoured or lifted over the weirs. Pumping too often or too long, on the other hand, draws thin sludge and wastes digester capacity.
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