The quality of the final treated secondary wastewater effluent from a modern treatment plant is typically
A)lower in organic and nutrient content than the body of water into which it is discharged.
B)lower in organic content but higher in nutrient content than the body of water into which it is discharged.
C)higher in organic and nutrient content than the body of water into which it is discharged.
D)higher in organic content but lower in nutrient content than the body of water into which it is discharged.

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Modern treatment plants are designed to remove a significant amount of organic and nutrient content from the wastewater before it is discharged. This ensures that the final treated effluent is of high quality and does not negatively impact the receiving water body. In most cases, the final treated effluent is lower in organic and nutrient content than the receiving water body. Thus, option A is the correct choice.

The Quality of the Final Treated Secondary Wastewater Effluent from a Modern