Manual of Design for Slow Sand Filtration

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Describes engineering, design, and construction practices necessary to achieve desired capacity and reliability of slow sand systems given anticipated source water quality conditions. Emphasizes using locally available building components, construction materials, and contractors. Published in 1991.

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Manual of Design for Slow Sand Filtration

Abstract

Resources

Manual of Design for Slow Sand Filtration

Filtration of Giardia Cysts and Other Particles Under Treatment Plant Conditions

Biological Particle Surrogates for Filtration Performance Evaluation

Characterizing, Categorizing, and Communicating Next-Generation Nutrient Removal Processes for Resource Efficiency

Enhanced Aeration and Scum Recovery for Physical Removal of PFAS from Wastewater

Balancing Carbon Management, Energy Management, Energy Production, Nutrient Removal and Densification

Feasibility of Full-Scale Implementation of LED UV Disinfection

Leading Water Utility Innovation