Bacteria consume biodegradable organic compounds (food waste, oils, proteins), converting them into energy, new biomass, and gases like CO2cap C cap O sub 2
Rapid growth where bacteria multiply but may not form heavy flocs, leading to poor settling. Wastewater Bacteria (Wastewater Microbiology)
Competition for food is high; bacteria conserve energy and form thicker slime layers, which improves flocculation but can lead to "older" biomass. Advanced Biological Tools converting them into energy