What is the desired outcome of the effluent after treatment?

The desired outcome of the effluent after treatment is that it can be discharged or reused safely. This means that the treated wastewater should meet specific quality standards that ensure it poses no harm to the environment or public health when it is either released back into waterways or repurposed for uses such as irrigation or industrial processes.

The treatment process is designed to significantly reduce harmful contaminants, pathogens, and nutrients to acceptable levels, ensuring the effluent can be treated as safe for its intended use. This focus on safety and usability is crucial for sustainable water management and environmental protection.

While a pleasant smell and being free of contaminants are important in their own right, the primary goal centers around the effluent's safe discharge or reuse, which encompasses the overall safety and effectiveness of treatment processes. Warming the effluent is generally not a primary treatment goal and does not contribute to the core objectives of wastewater management.