Detention time for plain sedimentation tank usually ranges from
(A) 2 to 4 hours
(B) 4 to 8 hours
(C) 6 to 10 hours
(D) 8 to 12 hours

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Answer :

(B) 4 to 8 hours

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Last Answer : (D) All the above

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