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'''An Anaerobic Baffled Reactor (ABR) is an improved septic tank because of the series of baffles over which the incoming wastewater is forced to flow. The increased contact time with the active biomass (sludge) results in improved treatment.'''
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{{procontable | proborder="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"|-! width="50%" style="background:#efefef;" | Advantages! style="background:#ffdead;" | Disadvantages|-| valign="top" |- Resistant to organic and hydraulic shock loads. <br> - No electrical energy required. <br> - Greywater can be managed concurrently. <br> - Can be built and repaired with locally available materials. <br> - Long service life. <br> - No real problems with flies or odours if used correctly. <br> - High reduction of organics. <br> - Moderate capital costs, moderate operating costs depending on emptying; can be low cost depending on number of users. | convalign="top" | - Requires constant source of water. <br> - Effluent require secondary treatment and/or appropriate discharge. <br> - Low reduction pathogens. <br> - Requires expert design and construction. <br> - Pre-treatment is required to prevent clogging.|}} 
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