Pathogen Destruction Efficiency In High Temperature Digestion
The purpose of this research was to evaluate and compare various thermophilic anaerobic digestion processes for meeting U.S. EPA biosolids Class A pathogen standards.
The project was split...
Identifying and Controlling Municipal Wastewater Odor Phase I: Literature Search and Review
A general review of literature published from 1990 to 2000 and unpublished (gray) literature on odors associated with municipal wastewater collection systems and treatment facilities, including...
Ultrasonic Destruction of Surfactants: Application to Industrial Wastewaters
This research focused on the use of sonication to destroy surfactants and surface tension properties in industrial wastewaters that affect traditional water treatment processes. We have...
Evaluation of Microbial Risk Assessment Techniques and Applications
This investigation reviewed and evaluated methodologies used for microbial risk assessment with respect to their applicability for reclaimed water applications. The investigation was comprised of...
Performance Indicators for Wastewater Services
The Manual of Best Practice Performance Indicators for Wastewater Services provides guidelines for the establishment of a management tool for wastewater utilities based on the use...
Protocols to Assess the Breakdown of Flushable Consumer Products
A scientifically sound approach is needed to ensure that flushable consumer products are compatible with household plumbing fixtures, as well as wastewater collection and treatment systems. ...
Water Reuse: Understanding Public Perception and Participation
Non-potable and potable (principally in-direct potable) water reuse initiatives in the United States have faced increasing public opposition. Several high-profile initiatives have been halted...
Reducing Peak RDII Flow Rates: Case Studies and Protocol
The purpose of this research project was to examine construction projects that successfully reduced Rainfall Dependent Infiltration/Inflow (RDII). The research began with a literature...
Prefiltration/Clarification via Dynamic Particle Separation
The project seeks to develop a non-fouling medialess inertial particle separator for use in industrial wastewater applications. The device, capable of removing fine particles from a fluid...
A Novel Membrane Process for Autotrophic Denitrification
Biological denitrification by heterotrophic bacteria is common in the wastewater industry in the U.S. and in drinking water processing in Europe. To facilitate heterotrophic...