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One Person at a Time: An Award-winning Approach to Public Outreach for a California Specialist
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Exam Study Guide - April 2022
WASTEWATER
By Rick Lallish
Which classification of anaerobic digester is the most efficient at pathogen reduction, increased volatile solids reduction and decreased detention times?
A. Heterophilic
B....










