under what circumstances does the liquid discharge from the plant not meet minimun standards?

and what are the standards for the quality of water discahged from a wastewater plant

best answer will get 10 pts
thanks in advance

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Centralised facility VS Individual facilities for wastewater treatment?

pros and cons of centralised facilities(1 main plant where all waste goes to) vs individual facilities(each section of plant has own waste treatment plant)
thanks in advance

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“All wastewater is treated by sensitive “bugs” that can be harmed!!”. What does it mean?

I am not an English speaker so I am very confused with the phrase.

Can anyone help explain this sentence?
thanks in advance.
Chin

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Do I have to take out my filter media?

hey, I just bought some new plants and some seachem flourish. I’m going the low tech route so I need to know if I have to take out my filter media. I have an eclipse 12 system and I didn’t get rid of/modify anything. I heard that the carbon in the filter needs to be taken out so the fertilizer will actually work, but I just need to know if its a necessity. I’d rather not have the flourish go to waste. Thanks in advance.

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Aquarium External Filtration help?

Hi, I have recently purchased a 200L aquarium tank for my living room and before I set it up want to make sure I have all the correct parts.

The main item I am looking for is a External Filter unit, im fairly confident what size I would need for this size tank (but any comments on this would be helpful also!!) but I dont want to pay some of the ridiculously high prices I have seen for the brand names.

Does anyone know of anywhere I can purchase a reasonably priced filter but also other equipment I might need so I don’t need to go to different sites to purchase it all?

thanks in advance

Pond-dweller-dave

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Removing Oil/Grease From Turkey Drippings Before Making Gravy?

After pan roasting a turkey, what’s your most effective way of removing the oil/grease that seems to accumulate in the drippings, before making gravy?

I’ve tried all the various "gimmicks"..the oil separator which resembles a measuring cup with a"spout," using a slice of potato (though I believe that’s a "remedy for excessive salt removal), ice, flash chilling it then "skimming" it, using a baster and TRYING to remove the top layer of oil/grease.

I don’t mind a little of the oil/grease though would like to remove the majority easily.

Any viable suggestion would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

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What kind of filtration system should I use for my 55-gallon aquarium?

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone out there could help me with picking a good filtration system for my 55G aquarium. Right now it is empty but I am getting ready to cycle it. I plan on having a few small driftwood logs and branches, flat and square river rocks for more caves, a pretty thick planting of aquatic plants, and 10+ small tropical community fish. So…with all of that, what would be a good filter for an aquarium with all of this. Would a hang on filter do any good with all of this stuff in there? And what is a good way to clean the gravel with all of these obsticles?

Thanks in advance!

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