Chemistry GCSE
Harmful microbes
What Harmful microbes means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Harmful microbes
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Reference: AQA
Bacteria and viruses that can cause disease, can contaminate drinking water and cause illness, and must be reduced before water is released.
Topics that use Harmful microbes
- Waste water treatment (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Anaerobic digestion
- Chemical treatment of pollutants
- Ground water
- Harmful chemicals
- Organic matter
- Potable water
- Sedimentation
- Separation techniques
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