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What is the key difference between primary and secondary sewage treatment?

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Primary Sewage treatment Secondary sewage treatment
It is a mechanical process involving the removal of coarse solid materials.1It is a biological process involving the action of microbes.
It is inexpensive and relatively less complicated.2It is a very expensive and complicated process.
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