The carrot peelings you send down a garbage disposal represent which of the following types of wastewater pollutant?
A)debris and grit
B)dissolved inorganic material
C)colloidal and dissolved organic material
D)particulate organic matter

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Carrot peelings are solid, organic materials that do not dissolve in water, making them particulate organic matter. This type of waste contributes to the organic load in wastewater and requires physical and biological treatment processes for removal.

The Carrot Peelings You Send Down a Garbage Disposal Represent