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A trickling filter has the following:
- Average Wastewater Flow: 500 gpm
- Recirculation Ratio: 0.4
- Influent into the Primary Clarifier: 500 mg/l
- The primary clarifier BOD removal efficiency: 80%
- Filter Diameter: 54 feet
- Depth of media: 6 feet

Question #1: Calculate the BOD loading

Question #2: Hydraulic loading,

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The BOD loading rate and hydraulic loading rate are calculated for a trickling filter.

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