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- Title
Removal of Organic Wastewater Contaminants in Septic Systems Using Advanced Treatment Technologies.
- Authors
Wilcox, Jeffrey D.; Bahr, Jean M.; Hedman, Curtis J.; Hemming, Jocelyn D. C.; Barman, Miel A. E.; Bradbury, Kenneth R.
- Abstract
The article discusses research on advanced treatment technologies used to remove organic wastewater contaminants in septic systems. These compounds derive from products used in households that get flushed down toilets or washed down sinks. Researchers discovered caffeine, pharmaceuticals, and estrogenically-active compounds in septic effluent samples collected in southern Wisconsin. The treatment technologies implemented were sand filtration and digestion by anaerobic bacteria, which reduced organic contaminants to concentrations similar to those in treated municipal plant effluent.
- Subjects
ORGANIC compounds removal (Sewage purification); WASTEWATER treatment; ORGANIC compounds &; the environment; SEPTIC tanks; CAFFEINE; DRUGS &; the environment; XENOESTROGENS; EFFLUENT quality; SEWAGE disposal plants; SEWAGE filtration
- Publication
Journal of Environmental Quality, 2009, Vol 38, Issue 1, p149
- ISSN
0047-2425
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2134/jeq2007.0365