This paper deals with the process of waste treatment that has not been too well understood and consequently has not been as widely used as it might deserve. Part One discusses the advantages and disadvantages of anaerobic waste treatment, conventional practices and the present concepts of the microbiology and chemistry involved. Parts Two and Three will cover the environmental requirements for achieving control of the anaerobic process and preventing or correcting toxicity in the system. Part Four will outline the application of these various concepts in treatment plant design.
MCCARTY, P.L. (1964): Anaerobic Waste Treatment Fundamentals. In: Public Works: Volume 95 URL [Accessed: 20.03.2015]