Question 4007 of 234 · California Wastewater Operator Exam
Which sludge condition is typically seen with a high F/M ratio?
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Correct answer to question 4007
- D: Young, light sludge that settles poorly with a cloudy effluent
Explanation
At high F/M the organisms are in rapid growth, so the floc is dispersed and settles poorly. Wasting less and reducing the loading brings the system back.
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