7ae5a085_Lesson_8__Filamentous_Bacteria__Effect_of_Problem
[Name of Problem] Sime (jelly) Viscous bulking [Cause of Problem] Microorganisms are present in large amounts of extracellulr slime [Effect of Problem] 
Reduced settling and compaction rates. Virtually no solids separation, in severe cases in overflow of sludge blanket from secondary clarifier.
Lesson 8: Filamentous Bacteria
Effect of Problem