Increase of purification capacity and the performance of slow filtering in the removal of bacteria in an activated carbon-soil-sand filter unit

Abstract Mini scale carbon-soil-sand filtering system can be highly effective on surface waters, without requiring the use of coagulation preceding filtration. It is effective in removing suspended solids, toxic metals and imposes a 98-99 % reduction in bacteria. A novel filtering system is describe...

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Main Authors: Rahman, Md. Mokhlesur, Mohd Yusof, Alias, Wan Nik, Wan Sani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/5938/
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