Question

LIST THE WAYS IN WHICH WASTEWATER PRESENT IN SEWAGE IS GENERATED AND THE KIND OF CONTAMINANTS PRESENT IN EACH.

Answer 1

Types of wastewater

Ocean dumpingWastewater comes in three main types namely Blackwater, Graywater and Yellow water.

2.Blackwater

This is wastewater that originates from toilet fixtures, dishwashers, and food preparation sinks. It is made up of all the things that you can imagine going down the toilets, bath and sink drains.

3.Graywater

This is wastewater that originates from non-toilet and food fixtures such as bathroom sinks, laundry machines, spas, bathtubs and so on

4.Yellow water  

This is basically urine collected with specific channels and not contaminated with either black water or gray water