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Table 1 shows information about the disposal of processed solid sewage sludge in a European region in 2012 and 2024.

Table 1

YearUsed as fertiliser (millions of kg)Sent to landfill (millions of kg)Incinerated (millions of kg)Other methods (millions of kg)Total (millions of kg)
20125802401601201100
2024122025380751700
a.

Calculate the percentage of processed solid sewage sludge that was incinerated in 2024. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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b.

State the biological treatment process used respectively for:

  • Solid sewage sludge
  • Liquid effluent
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