Computer · Environmental Engineering

The term 'sewage sickness' refers to:

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1Clogging of soil pores due to continuous application of sewage, obstructing aeration and leading to anaerobic/septic conditions✓
2Reduction in the waste purifying capacity of the soil due to chemical reactions
3Destruction of aquatic flora and fauna due to gross pollution of receiving water bodies
4Toxicity of sewage interfering with biological treatment processes

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Clogging of soil pores due to continuous application of sewage, obstructing aeration and leading to anaerobic/septic conditions

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