Innovative Applications of Treatment Processes for Spent Filter Backwash

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Determines if high-rate solids-removal processes are viable and economically feasible alternatives for treatment of spent filter backwash water. Research partner: USEPA. Published in 2010.

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Innovative Applications of Treatment Processes for Spent Filter Backwash

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02/22/2010

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Innovative Applications of Treatment Processes for Spent Filter Backwash

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Innovative Applications of Treatment Processes for Spent Filter Backwash

Investigation of Nanobubble Technology for the Removal of MIB and Geosmin from Drinking Water

The Effect of Upstream Treatment Processes on UV Disinfection Performance

Evaluating and Optimizing Source Treatment Technologies to Improve the Biodegradability of Organic Compounds

Evaluating Innovative and Sustainable Treatment Options for Biosolids

Microwave Regeneration of PFAS-Exhausted Granular Activated Carbons

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

Case Studies on Water Sector Interdependencies