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This slide presentation outlines information on a case study of the South Water Purification Plant (Chicago Department of Water) where development and testing of a low-rate filter backwash procedure was implemented. Topics covered include: background information on the South Water Purification Plant (SWPP); low-rate backwash approach; testing conditions; results including filter water quality, waste backwash water turbidity, mudball volumes, media solids retention profile, filter media losses; applicability to other plants; and summary of findings. Includes 4 references.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 09/29/2004 Number of Pages: 37File Size: 1 file , 420 KB