TVT-BIO Basic Microbiology For Wastewater Treatment Bacteria, Microorganisms, Micro-animals Bacteria are a diverse group of single-celled organisms, most of which are microscopic.... Bacteria occur in soil, water, and air, and as symbionts, parasites or pathogens of man and other animals and plants. Bacteria are either aerobes-growing in the presence of air... bacteria, other microorganisms such as fungi (yeasts), protozoa, and micro-animals such as rotifers work in concert to affect water quality. Images Wim van Egmond E-mail: egmond@tip.nl...

that are highly efficient in metabolizing waste stream organics. Increasing microlife biodiversity equals stability: At the start-up of a plant, or recovery of a plant from an upset... condition, aerobic bacteria begin to increase in number with the aeration of organic waste stream. Various bacteria types, mostly rod and sphere eubacteria, as well... for the stabilization of wastes coming into a treatment plant. Many of these bacteria form flock particles, or clusters of bacteria that break down waste. Floc particles also serve...