Optimizing Engineered Biofiltration

Abstract

This work validated and refined available operational modifications for the ozone/biofiltration process that can yield sustained and robust attainment of a wide range of utility performance goals. This project also provides valuable information on the studied enhancement strategies for water sources. Tailored collaboration partners: Dallas Water Utilities and Tampa Bay Water. Published in 2014.

Resources

Subscriber

Optimizing Engineered Biofiltration

Report

#4346

08/15/2014

View Executive Summary

Subscriber

Optimizing Engineered Biofiltration

Publication

08/15/2014

Related Projects

Recently

Project #4832

Evaluation of CEC Removal by Ozone/BAF Treatment in Potable Reuse Applications

Completed

Ozone/biologically active filtration (BAF)-based treatment trains in potable reuse can typically produce high-quality reclaimed water that meets drinking water standards at a significantly lower cost and environmental footprint...

View more details

Project #4202

Biological Nitrate Removal Pretreatment for a Drinking Water Application

Completed

Pilot-tests three commercially available biological filtration processes for the removal of nitrate from a surface water supply. Determines the impact of temperature and other design parameters on the...

View more details

Project #5043

Assessing the Impacts of Backwash Practice on Biofiltration Operation and Performance

Completed

Many potable water production utilities across North America use biofiltration, and backwashing is the primary means for process control to restore filtration capacity. Further refining our understanding of...

View more details

Project #5140

The Impact of Pre-Chlorination and GAC Treatment on DBP Formation and Overall Toxicity in Drinking Water

In Progress

This project will investigate the impact of granular activated carbon (GAC) with and without pre-chlorination on disinfection byproduct (DBP) formation and the resulting toxicity of drinking water using...

View more details

Project #5035

Impact of Bromate Control on Ozone Oxidation/Disinfection and Downstream Treatment Processes in Potable Reuse

In Progress

During ozonation of wastewater, treatment goals for disinfection and contaminant oxidation must be balanced carefully with the formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs), such as bromate. Mitigation strategies (e.g...

View more details

Project #4984

Impact of Intermittent Operation on Biofilter Performance

In Progress

The objective of this study was to evaluate the transition to biological filtration, determine optimal filter shutdown duration (at pilot-scale), and subsequently identify appropriate operating parameters for full-scale...

View more details

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important

Optimizing Engineered Biofiltration

Abstract

Resources

Optimizing Engineered Biofiltration

Optimizing Engineered Biofiltration

Evaluation of CEC Removal by Ozone/BAF Treatment in Potable Reuse Applications

Biological Nitrate Removal Pretreatment for a Drinking Water Application

Assessing the Impacts of Backwash Practice on Biofiltration Operation and Performance

The Impact of Pre-Chlorination and GAC Treatment on DBP Formation and Overall Toxicity in Drinking Water

Impact of Bromate Control on Ozone Oxidation/Disinfection and Downstream Treatment Processes in Potable Reuse

Impact of Intermittent Operation on Biofilter Performance

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important