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Project #2704

Assessment of Auxiliary Backwash Method for Rapid Sand Filters

$778,030
Completed
Principal Investigator
Richard
Pohlman
Research Manager
Traci L Case
Contractor
Greater Cincinnati Water Works
Advanced Treatment
Treatment
Final Report

Abstract

Determines the differences in filter effluent water quality, media cleanliness and operational efficiency among filters using air scour, surface wash and simple hydraulic cleaning. Compares different cleaning procedures when four filters are reconstructed. Evaluates filter cores and remnant water quality for each filter and cleaning procedure. Tailored Collaboration partner: Cincinnati Water Works. Published in 2006.

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