Biological Layer in Household Slow Sand Filters: Characterization and Evaluation of the Impact on Systems Efficiency

Biological Layer in Household Slow Sand Filters: Characterization and Evaluation of the Impact on Systems Efficiency

<i>Schmutzdecke</i>, the biofilm formed on the top of the sand bed in household slow sand filters (HSSF) is a key factor for the filters’ high efficiency in removing particles and microorganisms from water. This paper aims to investigate the extracellular polymeric substances composition...

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Main Authors: Helen Lubarsky, Natália de Melo Nasser Fava, Bárbara Luíza Souza Freitas, Ulisses Costa Terin, Milina Oliveira, Atônio Wagner Lamon, Natalia Pichel, John Anthony Byrne, Lyda Patricia Sabogal-Paz, Pilar Fernandez-Ibañez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
drinking water
<i>schmutzdecke</i>
extracellular polymeric substances (EPS)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/7/1078

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