A method and an apparatus for wastewater treatment using a
nitrogen/phosphorus removal process combined with a floatation separation
of sludge that is replaced by the gravity settling secondary clarifier
are provided for effectively removing organic substances, nitrogen,
phosphorus, granular substances and the like from wastewater. Al or Fe
electrode plate is used for generating the micro bubbles so that
phosphorus is removed by Al or Fe ions dissolved from the anode. With the
method and the apparatus, a concentration of the microorganisms in the
bioreactor is maintained high so that the volume and area of the reactor
are reduced, that removal efficiency for organic substances, nitrogen,
phosphorus is increased, that deterioration of settlability due to sludge
bulking or micro floc and deterioration of out-flowing water quality are
prevented, that the time required for settling is reduced to increase the
processing quantity of wastewater, and that removal efficiency for
phosphorus is maximized by simultaneous performances of biological
phosphorus removal and chemical phosphorus removal by chemical
agglomeration in the solid-liquid floatation separation vessel.