The goal of wastewater treatment is to

A) produce potable water.
B) remove pathogens from wastewater before it is released.
C) reduce organic and inorganic materials in wastewater to a level that no longer supports microbial growth.
D) remove pathogens from wastewater to produce potable water.


Answer: C

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