Rapid sand filtration (RSF) is used during drinking water production for removal of particles,
possible harmful microorganisms, organic material and inorganic compounds such as iron …

Biofiltration systems are a recommended and increasingly popular technology for
stormwater management; however there is a general lack of performance data for these …

Modification of conventional rapid sand filter into granular activated carbon–sand dual
media filter has become increasingly attractive to drinking water producers in many Chinese …

Indigenous bacterial communities are essential for biofiltration processes in drinking water
treatment systems. In this study, we examined the microbial community composition and …

The increased passage of particles and microorganisms through granular media filters
immediately following backwashing is a common problem known to the water treatment …

In many arid regions, the reuse of wastewater is an economic option for crop irrigation. To
avoid health risks for consumers, pathogens must be eliminated prior to application. Slow …

The goal of this study was to investigate the potential of biofiltration to reduce the formation
potential of disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Particularly, the work investigates the effect of …

Following the operation of three laboratory-scale slow sand filters, containing three different
sand grain sizes, over a period of 2 years samples of the sand were taken from each of the …

An intermittent slow sand filter for household use, commonly referred to as the Biosand Filter
(BSF), was developed by Dr. David Manz at the University of Calgary, Canada, in the 1990's …

Biofiltration systems are an effective stormwater treatment technology. However, their
robustness is yet to be tested, particularly their performance following extended dry periods …