Performance of geotextile-based slow sand filter media in removing total coli for drinking water treatment using system dynamics modelling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04967
Abstract: In a slow sand filter, a biological layer consisting of alluvial mud and various types of microorganisms grows and attaches to the sand media and forms a matrix called schmutzdecke. Changes to several factors, including… read more here.
Keywords: water; slow sand; filter; performance ... See more keywords
A critical overview of household slow sand filters for water treatment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117870
Abstract: Household, or point-of-use (POU), water treatments are effective alternatives to provide safe drinking water in locations isolated from a water treatment and distribution network. The household slow sand filter (HSSF) is amongst the most effective… read more here.
Keywords: household; household slow; water; water treatment ... See more keywords
Evaluating oomycete pathogen and community responses to chemical- and Slow Sand Filtration-based water treatment strategies to enable water recycling in nursery production systems.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-12-23-2738-re
Abstract: While recycling irrigation water can reduce water use constraints and costs in nurseries, adoption is hindered by the associated risk of recirculating and spreading waterborne pathogens. To enable regional water re-use, this study assessed oomycete… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; water treatment; water; slow sand ... See more keywords
Applying Bio-Slow Sand Filtration for Water Treatment
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DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/89544
Abstract: Due to the shortage of water resources in China, the state has implemented a series of rainwater harvesting projects. The safety of water quality cannot be guaranteed due to the lack of an effective construction,… read more here.
Keywords: water; bio slow; slow sand; sand filtration ... See more keywords
New Wine in Old Bottles: The Sustainable Application of Slow Sand Filters for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants, a Critical Literature Review
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DOI: 10.3390/su162310595
Abstract: The current treatment of wastewater has unintended negative environmental impacts. Conventional methods frequently involve the use of harmful chemicals, generate disinfectant by-products, consume significant amounts of energy, and produce wastes requiring additional efforts for safe… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; old bottles; slow sand; new wine ... See more keywords
Use of slow sand filtration technique to improve wastewater effluent for crop irrigation
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DOI: 10.4081/mr.2018.7269
Abstract: Water scarcity has resulted to urban residence to resort to using untreated wastewater to irrigate their crops. This practice raises concerns on health of the farmers and consumers of the crops. The study aimed at… read more here.
Keywords: crop irrigation; irrigation; sand filtration; slow sand ... See more keywords