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VPDES Form VA00 Unit Process: Trickling Filters - Virginia
What Is VPDES Form VA00?
This is a legal form that was released by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Pollutant Discharge Elimination System - a government authority operating within Virginia. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is a VPDES Form VA00?A: VPDES Form VA00 is a reporting form used in Virginia for documenting the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the state.
Q: What is a unit process?A: A unit process is a specific treatment step in a wastewater treatment system.
Q: What is a trickling filter?A: A trickling filter is a type of wastewater treatment unit process that uses a bed of rocks, plastic media, or other material to provide a surface for the growth of microorganisms that help break down organic matter in the wastewater.
Q: How does a trickling filter work?A: In a trickling filter, wastewater is distributed over the surface of the filter media. As the wastewater trickles through the media, microorganisms attached to the media break down organic compounds in the wastewater into simpler substances.
Q: Why are trickling filters used?A: Trickling filters are commonly used in wastewater treatment because they are effective at reducing organic matter, BOD (biochemical oxygen demand), and ammonia levels in the wastewater.
Form Details:
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