Unit Process: Rotating Biological Contactors is a legal document that was released by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - a government authority operating within Virginia.
Q: What is a Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC)?
A: A Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) is a biological treatment process used in wastewater treatment plants.
Q: How does a Rotating Biological Contactor work?
A: A Rotating Biological Contactor consists of a series of discs or drums that are partially submerged in the wastewater. These discs or drums rotate slowly, allowing microorganisms to grow on their surface. As the wastewater flows over the discs or drums, the microorganisms treat the pollutants in the wastewater.
Q: What are the benefits of using a Rotating Biological Contactor?
A: Some benefits of using a Rotating Biological Contactor include its ability to provide a high level of treatment in a relatively small footprint, its resistance to shock loads, and its low operating and maintenance costs.
Q: Are Rotating Biological Contactors used in other states in the USA?
A: Yes, Rotating Biological Contactors are used in wastewater treatment plants in many other states across the USA.
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