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2 Primary clarifiers
Aeration. Separates solids and
3 Gravity thickener
Some of the solids are
liquids. Solids go to Digester. settled out.
1 Raw
sewage
comes
into the
plant.
4 Anaerobic
digestion
5 Dewatering
A centrifuge or other equipment removes most of the water.
Breaks down
solids, kills
most
pathogens,
produces
methane gas.
Methane can
be used as
fuel or
burned off
(right).