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Question
What are the various constituents of domestic sewage?
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Solution
The various constituents of domestic sewage include a rich amount of carbon, organic phosphorus, and nitrogenous compounds. It also contains decomposable organic matter, several pathogenic organisms, and putrescible materials.
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