Engineered Biofiltration for Enhanced Hydraulic and Water Treatment Performance

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Identifies and refines operational modifications to the ozone/biofiltration process that will yield sustained and robust attainment of water treatment objectives. Includes recommended operating parameters that can be implemented at full-scale water treatment facilities for enhanced ozone/biofiltration performance. Tailored Collaboration partners: Arlington Water Utilities and Ozonia North America. Published in 2011.

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10/03/2011

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Engineered Biofiltration for Enhanced Hydraulic and Water Treatment Performance

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Engineered Biofiltration for Enhanced Hydraulic and Water Treatment Performance

Guidance Manual for Monitoring Biological Filtration of Drinking Water

Biofilter Conversion Guidance Manual

Pretreatment of Low Alkalinity Organic-Laden Surface Water Prior to a Coagulation-Ultrafiltration Membrane Process

The Water Research Foundation and One Water: Synthesis Reports on Accomplishments in the One Water Space

Demonstration of Innovation to Improve Pathogen Removal, Validation, and/or Monitoring in Carbon Based Advanced Treatment (CBAT) for Potable Reuse

Understanding Gasification for PFAS Removal

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