TIL that microorganisms are conditioned to treat our wastewater, specifically Phosphate (PO4). we reduce oxygen levels in the water to almost suffocate the microbes. Then we give them tons of oxygen bubbles. after that we but them back into anaerobic conditions. the microbes now eat the O of the PO4

Read more: https://aosts.com/role-microbes-microorganisms-used-wastewater-sewage-treatment/#:~:text=Anaerobic%20bacteria%20are%20used%20in,produce%20methane%20gas%20from%20it.

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