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 …

Bio-slow sand filters (BSSFs) are widely employed in rural drinking water treatment
ascribing to its economic applicability, easy operation and high efficiency. This study …

Slow sand filters (SSFs) have been widely used in the construction of water plants in rural
areas. It is necessary to find river sand of suitable particle size to improve SSF treatment of …

Slow sand filter is based on the biological community. High filter rate of 40cm/h had been
adopted as standard flow rate by Thames Water Utilities. Impurity of dissolved and …

Biomass was assessed as a new approach for evaluating backwashed slow sand filters
(BSF). Slow sand filtration (SSF) is a simple technology for water treatment, where biological …

Slow sand filters (SSFs) have been shown to effectively improve water quality. The aim of
the present study was to obtain low-cost materials (LCMs) as filter mediums (FMs) to …

This book provides a state-of-the-art assessment on a variety of biofiltration water treatment
systems from studies conducted around the world. The authors collectively represent a …

The nature-based solutions (NBS) concept is closely related to sustainability, harmonious
and green development, resource rational exploitation, coupled human health and …

Providing safe drinking water to people in developing countries is an urgent worldwide
water problem and a main issue in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. One of the most …

Conclusions The following conclusions can be drawn from the project study on different
aspects of slow sand filtration.• Slow sand filters with finer sand produce better quality water …