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What are flocs? Discuss their role in sewage treatment.

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FLOCS - flocs are the masses of bacteria associated with fungal filaments to form mesh like structure. Role - While growing, these microbes consume the major part of the organic matter in the effluent. This significantly reduces BOD (Bio - chemical oxygen demand).
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