This document discusses physical waste treatment processes. It begins by explaining the principles of physical waste treatment, which uses natural forces like gravity, electricity, and van der Waals forces. No chemical reactions occur. Some common physical separation technologies mentioned include screening, sedimentation, flotation, adsorption, and filtration. The document then discusses the three main stages of water treatment - primary, secondary, and tertiary - and lists some example methods used at each stage like oxidation, activated sludge, and filtration. Diagrams of water treatment systems and clarifier designs are also included.