The document discusses wastewater treatment processes. It describes that wastewater is any water negatively impacted by human use and results from domestic, industrial, commercial, or agricultural activities. The key stages of wastewater treatment are primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary treatment removes solids and organic matter. Secondary treatment removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. Tertiary treatment further removes residuals through processes like filtration and disinfection. The document also notes environmental impacts can be both negative like damage to wildlife, or positive like improved water supplies and recreation.