This page discusses the U.S. waste management system, where 60% of waste is collected by sewers using 14 billion gallons of water daily, with 10% untreated discharge. It explains Biochemical Oxygen De...This page discusses the U.S. waste management system, where 60% of waste is collected by sewers using 14 billion gallons of water daily, with 10% untreated discharge. It explains Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) related to organic matter, emphasizing the importance of keeping BOD below 1 for drinking water. The sewage treatment process includes primary, secondary, and optional tertiary treatments to reduce BOD and nutrients.