Environmental Science
8 years ago

Biological filters impair water quality and reduce filter lifespan, study finds.

Filtration and Backwashing Performance of Biologically-Active Filters
Rasheed Ahmad

Paper Summary

Biological filters can affect water quality and filter performance. Anthracite/sand and GAC/sand filters both produce clean water, but GAC/sand filters have higher head loss.

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