What are the best ingredients to make synthetic municipal wastewater?

Edzani Mukonazwothe @Edzani-Mukonazwothe

21 July 2022 1 9K Report

Hello,

I am planning to make synthetic wastewater for the simulation of municipal wastewater. I would like to know what are the best ingredients to use?

Thank you

Edzani Mukonazwothe

Andrea Straub thank you for answering

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