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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
21
Issue
1
Date
1/1/1991

Article Facts

Title
Appropriate Wastewater Management Technologies Using Peat
DOI
10.2190/VU83-5086-AKQ2-AKR7
Author
Denis Couillard
Pages
1-20
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Appropriate Wastewater Management Technologies Using Peat

Denis Couillard

DOI: 10.2190/VU83-5086-AKQ2-AKR7

Abstract

This article deals with uses of peat in wastewater treatment. The following topics are considered: i) peat and its properties; ii) pre-treatment of peat; iii) impurity removal by peat; (iv) applications of peat in wastewater treatment. Particular attention is given to the principles underlying the uses of peat in removing impurities from wastewaters, and on practical examples.

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