The Sp. Gravity of sewage is 

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  1. equal to 1.
  2. slightly less than 1. 
  3. much greater than 1. 
  4. slightly greater than 1.

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Option 4 : slightly greater than 1.
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Explanation:

Properties of sewage

1. Specific Gravity

  • Generally, the specific gravity of municipal sewage lies between 1.2 to 1.4 which is slightly greater than 1.

2. pH 

  • The pH of fresh sewage is more than 7 (the average range is 7.5 - 9.5) and fresh sewage is alkaline in nature.
  • The pH of septic sewage is less than 7 (the average range is 6.5 - 4.5) and septic sewage is acidic in nature.
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