Biology
Give reasons for the following:
Why is municipal sewage first separated into degradable and non-degradable wastes?
Waste Generation & Management
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Municipal sewage is first separated into degradable and non-degradable wastes because degradable wastes can be broken down into non-toxic waste in septic tanks, while non-degradable waste requires to be buried at safe places in order to avoid hazardous effects.
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