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How much nitrogen and phosphorus can be obtained by advanced treatment?

Compared to the current standard sewage treatment method, how much nitrogen and phosphorus can be removed by advanced treatment?

Last update date October 4, 2023

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The removal rate of treatment facilities that have introduced advanced treatment is about 70% for nitrogen and about 80% for phosphorus.
Nationwide, medium to large-scale treatment facilities use a treatment method called the standard method. According to the standard activated sludge method, nitrogen and phosphorus, which cause eutrophication, is about 50%.

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Sewerage River Bureau Sewerage Facilities Department Water Quality Section

Phone: 045-621-4343

Phone: 045-621-4343

Fax: 045-621-4256

Email address: gk-suishitsu@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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