Polyphosphate accumulation by bacteria isolated from activated sludge

Abstract

2 April 1999 175Available on website Introduction Biological phosphorus removal from wastewater is based on the enrichment of activated sludge with phosphate-accumulating organisms (PAOs). , 1997). Under anaerobic conditions, Premoving bacteria convert volatile fatty acids (VFAs) synthesised in the zone by fermenters to polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) which is stored intracellularly. , 1997). The dominant bacteria in the activated sludge system are aerobic heterotrophs that degrade and eventually mineralise organic compounds present in wastewater to carbon dioxide and water.

Authors

Categories