Question

what is effluent?

the amount of suspended sediment in the water.
a type of pollution which comes from farm animal waste.
another term for fertilizers which affect water quality.
treated water that comes from a sewage treatment facility.

Explanation:

Define effluent in environmental science

Effluent is liquid waste or treated wastewater discharged from a sewage treatment facility, factory, or other industrial outfall into a natural body of water.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 describes turbidity.
• Option 2 describes agricultural runoff or nonpoint source pollution.
• Option 3 describes fertilizers.
• Option 4 correctly defines effluent as treated water discharged from a sewage treatment facility.

Answer:

• The amount of suspended sediment in the water.
• A type of pollution which comes from farm animal waste.
• Another term for fertilizers which affect water quality.
• Treated water that comes from a sewage treatment facility. (Correct answer)