ed. by Chittaranjan Ray [und weitere]; NWRI National Water Research Institute.
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Dordrecht
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New York
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2002
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364 Seiten : Illustrationen.
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Introduction; C. Ray, P.E., J. Schubert, R.B. Linsky, G. Melin. What is Riverbank Filtration? Historical Significance. Unrecognized RBF Plants. Similarities Between RBF and Slow Sand Filtration. Surface-Water Contaminants of Concern. Case Studies of Log Removal Credit in the United States. The Value of Applying RBF as a Pretreatment Technology. Part I: Systems. 1: Conceptual Design of Riverbank Filtration Systems; H. Hunt, J. Schubert, C. Ray. Introduction. Well Types and the Suitability of Vertical Versus Horizontal Collector Wells. Evolution of the Design of Horizontal Collector Wells. 2: American Experience in Installing Horizontal Collector Wells; H. Hunt. Introduction. Timeline. Historical Progression. Collector Well Construction. Hydrogeological Investigation/Testing. Design and Construction Details. 3: German Experience with Riverbank Filtration Systems; J. Schubert. River Characteristics for Siting RBF. Flow Dynamics of Rivers and River/Aquifer Interaction. Field Studies on RBF - Hydraulic Aspects. 4: Riverbank Filtration Construction Options Considered at Louisville, Kentucky; S. Hubbs, K. Ball, D.L. Haas, M.J. Robison. Introduction. Soft-Soil Tunnel Option.Hard-Rock Tunnel Option with Horizontal Collector Wells. Hard-Rock Tunnel Option with Vertical Wells. Conventional Collector Well Design. Construction Cost Estimate Notes. Evaluation of Alternatives. 5: Operation and Maintenance Considerations; H. Hunt, J. Schubert, C. Ray. Introduction. Select Operating Wells in the United States. Select Operating Wells in Germany. Other Applications. Conclusion. Part II: Contaminant Removal. 6: Removal of Pathogens, Surrogates, Indicators, and Toxins Using Riverbank Filtration; J. Schijven, P. Berger, I. Miettinen. Introduction. Why RBF for Microbial Pathogens? Pathogen Occurrence in Surface Water. Health Effects. Outbreaks Related to the Use of Riverbank-Filtered Drinking Water. Required Treatment of Surface Water for Drinking-Water Production in the United States, Finland, and The Netherlands: Implications for RBF Treatment. Hydrology and Hydrogeology. Microorganism Removal by RBF: Processes. Surrogate Microorganisms and Other Indicators. Removal by RBF and Artificial Infiltration. Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae). Conclusions. 7: Riverbank Filtration Case Study at Louisville, Kentucky; J. Wang. Introduction. Previous Studies Conducted at Louisville, Kentucky. Description of the RBF Facility. Determination of Water Time Travel and Groundwater Dilution. NOM and Disinfection Byproduct Precursor Removal. Removal of Microbial Contaminants. Summary. 8: Reduction in Disinfection Byproduct Precursors and Pathogens During Riverbank Filtration at Three Midwestern United States Drinking-Water Utilities; W.J. Weiss, E.J. Bouwer, W.P. Ball, C.R. O'Melia, H. Arora, T.F. Speth. Introduction. Site Descriptions. Inorganic Monitoring. Microbial Monitoring. Disinfection Byproduct Formation Potential Testing. Simulated Conventional Treatment. Uniform Formation Conditions Testing. Risk Calculations for Disinfection Byproduct Formation Data. Conclusions. 9: Occurrence, Characteristics, Transport, and Fate of Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Products, and Personal Care Products at Riverbank Filtration Sites; I.M. Verstraeten, T. Heberer, T. Scheytt. Introduction. Phys