activated sludge process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000366",
  "term": "activated sludge process",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A sewage treatment process by which bacteria that feed on organic wastes are continuously circulated and put in contact with organic waste in the presence of oxygen to increase the rate of decomposition.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Issues Terms & Acronyms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/activated-sludge-process/"
}