In a typical pretreatment facility, wastewater is collected and neutralized before it is sent to a municipal wastewater plant where it can be further treated through biodegradation. Collection, treatment, and storage systems are specific to the facilities in which they are being used.
Treatment operations will vary in size and scope depending on the volume and degree of contamination and on the extent of contaminant removal desired.
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Originally published February 14, 2017, updated November 3, 2021.