Metagenomic characterization of microbial communities across treatment stages of a municipal wastewater treatment plant
This project investigates the composition and dynamics of microbial communities at distinct stages of a municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) using shotgun metagenomics. Samples were collected from five treatment basins spanning the full treatment process: raw influent wastewater, two primary sedimentation basins, a disinfection contact basin, and a post-disinfection final effluent basin. By profiling the metagenome at each stage, this study aims to characterize how microbial diversity and community structure shift across the treatment process, from raw sewage to treated effluent. Findings may contribute to a better understanding of microbial removal efficiency and the fate of environmental microorganisms throughout wastewater treatment.