How does rain affect the wastewater treatment plant?

Rain water tends to thin out the domestic wastewater allowing certain unwanted bacteria to thrive. Plant Operators make adjustments in the plant process to curtail the unwanted filamentous bacteria. The City works to identify where rainwater is entering the sanitary sewer system so that the flows can be permanently redirected to the storm water collection system.

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1. Where are you located?
2. How many people work at the Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility?
3. What type of education do you need to work at the WRRF?
4. How long does it take to treat the wastewater?
5. How many gallons of wastewater do you treat?
6. Do you use a lot of chemicals to treat the wastewater?
7. What happens to the solid material?
8. Is the Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility (WRRF) what smells in Moscow?
9. Where does the water go?
10. How does rain affect the wastewater treatment plant?
11. How many "bugs" does the Aeration Basin have?
12. What do the "bugs" eat?
13. Where do the "bugs" come from?
14. How do the microorganisms reproduce?
15. What "bugs" do you look for?
16. Is it acceptable to put grease, egg shells, and coffee grounds in my garbage disposal?