What Happens After You Flush?

The video explores the historical event known as The Big Stink in London, which highlighted the need for modern sewage treatment. It discusses the dangers of untreated sewage, including pathogens and environmental harm. The video explains how septic systems and sewer systems manage waste, detailing processes like anaerobic digestion and wastewater treatment. It emphasizes the importance of treating sewage to protect public health and the environment.

Discuss the role of aerobic bacteria in wastewater treatment.

What happens to wastewater after it flows into a local treatment plant?

How are biosolids from wastewater treatment utilized today?