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Biological Treatment and Nitrate
Citation:
Keithley, Sarah (Asher), D. Williams, AND D. Lytle. Biological Treatment and Nitrate. Drinking Water Workshop (Virtual): Small Systems Challenges, Cincinnati, OH, August 31 - September 03, 2020.
Impact/Purpose:
This study addresses the removal of nitrate, a regulated contaminant, from drinking water. Two pilot reactors for biological nitrate removal were operated in the lab. One is an innovative bubble column reactor and the other is a fixed bed reactor. Both are capable of achieving complete denitrification, and the bubble column reactor appears to have operational advantages. These findings advance nitrate removal options. This presentation would be of interest in state and regional partners, water utilities, and engineers.
Description:
This study addresses the removal of nitrate, a regulated contaminant, from drinking water. Two pilot reactors for biological nitrate removal were operated in the lab. One is an innovative bubble column reactor and the other is a fixed bed reactor. Both are capable of achieving complete denitrification, and the bubble column reactor appears to have operational advantages. These findings advance nitrate removal options. This presentation would be of interest in state and regional partners, water utilities, and engineers.