The difference between water purification and sewage treatment is

A. the types of microorganisms used for the treatment.
B. whether the water source is residential or commercial.
C. the amount of air pumped into the water for treatment.
D. there is microbial degradation in sewage treatment, but not in water purification.


Answer: D

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