Comprehensive evaluation on potentiality and key bacterial community of heterotrophic nitrification and aerobic denitrification in real wastewater treatment plants

Key Points

• Key bacterial communities active in heterotrophic nitrification and aerobic denitrification were identified.
• The analysis tracked microbial pathways across multiple wastewater treatment facilities to assess performance.
• Findings underscore the importance of these bacterial communities in optimizing nitrogen removal processes.
• Understanding these microbial pathways may lead to improved treatment efficiency in wastewater management.