Question 4016 of 234 · California Wastewater Operator Exam
Denitrification occurs when
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Correct answer to question 4016
- A: bacteria convert nitrate to nitrogen gas in the absence of dissolved oxygen
Explanation
In anoxic conditions, bacteria use nitrate as an oxygen source and release nitrogen gas. It may cause rising sludge in a secondary clarifier.
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