Riverbank Filtration: Understanding Contaminant Biogeochemistry and Pathogen Removal

Ray, C.

Riverbank filtration is widely used in Europe and to some extent in the United States for the public water supply. It is a cost-effective and realisable treatment technology in which horizontal and vertical wells pump a mixture of ground water and induced surface water from a river. This book describes the biogeochemical issues involved in contaminant removal from surface water and the mechanisms of pathogen removal. Specifically, the following three points are considered:
*The role of hydrogeological and well construction factors in the development of redox zones at bank filtration sites and the resulting impacts on contaminant removal.
*The mechanisms of pathogen removal, including the processes, colloid filtration, die-away, decay, and predation.
*The status of riverbank filtration processes in NATO partner countries.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2002-11-30

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9781402009556

ISBN-13: 9781402009556

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-010-0479-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 253