IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SLUDGE BIOTIC INDEX FOR CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION OF THE BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT PROCESS
The article examines the methodology for determining the Sludge Biotic Index (SBI) to assess the quality of activated sludge at treatment plants. The Sludge Biotic Index is a tool for quantitatively evaluating the functionality of sludge, allowing for monitoring and detection of critical conditions that may affect the quality of wastewater treatment. The determination of SBI is based on the analysis of the microfauna of activated sludge, where organisms are grouped into positive and negative key groups depending on their impact on the treatment process.