A chemical that is capable of being broken down into harmless products by living organisms such as those found in a wastewater treatment facility is considered:
A) environmentally friendly.
B) user friendly.
C) biodegradable.
D) neutral.

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Biodegradable means that the chemical can be broken down by living organisms and therefore has less potential to harm the environment. This is important in a wastewater treatment facility where the goal is to remove harmful chemicals from the water before it is released back into the environment.

A Chemical That Is Capable of Being Broken Down into Harmless