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Question
Why is this sewage water treatment essential?
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Solution
Importance of sewage water treatment:
- The sewage water contains pathogenic microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and parasitic worms, which can spread a variety of diseases.
- Also, it contains harmful chemicals that may cause toxicity if mixed with the natural resources of water. Therefore, sewage water treatment is essential before it can be discharged into natural bodies.
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