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Wastewater exiting a channel

Wastewater flowing out of one channel after disinfection.

Water flowing out of one channel after being disinfected. The invisible UVC light makes the water glow green and can be seen in the distance deep inside the channel.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 29 July 2008Size: 77.36 KB

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