Optimization and Economic Evaluation of Granular Activated Carbon for Organic Removal

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Assesses the optimization of GAC to remove trihalomethane precursors (to attain finished water THM concentration of 1 - 20 µg/L), based on modeling, bench-scale, and pilot-plant experimentation. Evaluates the economics of the process by developing cost estimates for six participating utilities. Published in 1989.

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Optimization and Economic Evaluation of Granular Activated Carbon for Organic Removal

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06/01/1989

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Optimization and Economic Evaluation of Granular Activated Carbon for Organic Removal

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Optimization and Economic Evaluation of Granular Activated Carbon for Organic Removal

Evaluation of Membrane Technologies for Removal of Atrazine and Other SOCs

Effect of Ozone Dissolution on Bromate Formation, Disinfection Credit, and Operating Cost

Impact of Filtration Media Type/Age on Nitrosamine Precursors

Understanding Pyrolysis for PFAS Removal

Performic Acid Disinfection in Wastewater Effluent and CSOs in Context of Disinfection By-Products and Future Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Viruses

Understanding the Value Proposition for Thermal Processes to Mitigate PFAS in Biosolids

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