Ozonation is a Wastewater Treatment Used To

Question

Ozonation is a wastewater treatment used to
A)remove organic pollutants.
B)disinfect wastewater.
C)reduce nitrogen levels in the water.
D)remove heavy metals that may be present in wastewater.
E)remove phosphorus from wastewater.

Accepted Answer

Ozonation is primarily used to disinfect wastewater by generating ozone gas that can destroy bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. While ozonation can also help remove some organic pollutants and some heavy metals, its primary purpose is disinfection. It is not effective at reducing nitrogen or phosphorus levels in wastewater.