Insufficient washing of sand grains in a rapid sand filter causes__________________?

Correct answer: C. Mud balls

  • A. Air binding
  • B. Shrinkage of filtering media
  • C. Mud balls
  • D. Expansion of filtering media

Explanation

Inadequately washed sand retains fine clay and sludge; during filtration and backwashing these bind sand grains into dense lumps called mud balls. Air binding is caused by trapped air, not by poor washing.

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