What do wastewater treatment facilities primarily depend upon for the breakdown of pathogenic organisms and organic materials in wastewater?

A) Large amounts of chlorine bleach
B) Decomposers and detritus feeders
C) The neutralizing effects of high levels of oxygen
D) Large amounts of antibiotics and disinfecting chemicals


B

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