Which of the following are colloidal material in domestic waste?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Fecal matter and bacteria
Suspended solids, such as sand, silt, and clay, remain suspended in water.
Colloidal materials consist of microscopically dispersed insoluble particles ranging from 0.001 to 1 micrometers in size. Examples include fecal matter, bacteria, cloth, and paper fibers.
Dissolved materials, found in domestic sewage, include nutrients like nitrates, ammonia, phosphate, and sodium.
Composition of waste water