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2. What should happen to waste water before it is returned to its source?
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Wastewater treatment

Step-by-step explanation:

The major aim of wastewater treatment is to remove as much of the suspended solids as possible before the remaining water, called effluent, is discharged back to the environment. As solid material decays, it uses up oxygen, which is needed by the plants and animals living in the water.

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