Environmental Science
5 years ago

Lagoon vs. Activated Sludge: Study Reveals Best Wastewater Treatment System

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Comparative life cycle assessment of municipal wastewater treatment systems: lagoon and activated sludge
Majid Mohammadi, Ebrahim Fataei

Paper Summary

The study compared two wastewater treatment systems, lagoon and activated sludge, to see which is better for the environment. They looked at things like energy use and pollution levels. The results showed that the lagoon system is more harmful to the environment, while the activated sludge system is the best choice for treating wastewater.

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