Removal of Cryptosporidium by slow sand filtration

Removal of Cryptosporidium by slow sand filtration

Experiments have been performed to establish the effectiveness of slow sand filtration in removing Cryptosporidium oocysts from drinking water supplies. The technique was shown to be highly efficient, with better than 99.997% reduction in oocyst levels.

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Veröffentlicht in:Water science and technology 1995, Vol.31 (5-6), p.81-84
Hauptverfasser: Timms, S., Slade, J.S., Fricker, C.R.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cryptosporidium
Drinking water
Filtration
Oocysts
Removal
Sand
slow sand filtration
Water purification
Water supply
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Zusammenfassung:Experiments have been performed to establish the effectiveness of slow sand filtration in removing Cryptosporidium oocysts from drinking water supplies. The technique was shown to be highly efficient, with better than 99.997% reduction in oocyst levels.
ISSN:0273-1223
1996-9732
DOI:10.1016/0273-1223(95)00245-I