Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Virtual Tour

When was the Passaic Valley Sewage Commission established?

• March 27, 1902

• April 10, 1910

• December 5, 1905

• January 15, 1898

What is the primary purpose of the bar screens in the wastewater treatment process?

• To thicken the sludge

• To disinfect the water

• To add oxygen to the wastewater

• To remove large debris from the wastewater

What role do the primary clarifiers play in the wastewater treatment process at PVSC?

• They convert sludge into biosolids

• They disinfect the water

• They remove about 65% of the suspended solids from the wastewater

• They pump oxygen into the water

Which disinfection method is used by PVSC to treat the wastewater?

• Filtration

• Ultraviolet radiation

• Ozone

• Chlorine

What is the final destination of the treated water from PVSC?

• New York Harbor

• Local reservoirs

• Directly back to homes

• Agricultural fields