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Removal of Butterfat COD and BOD5 in Inoculated Sand Columns

https://setll.osu.edu/node/146

While investigating the feasibility of the biodegradation of butterfat using sand bioreactors, the study found that there was a high degree of COD and BOD 5 removal. Measuring the ATP determined the accumulation of biomass in the sand bioreactors. When su ...

Biodegradation of Vegetable Oils Using Fixed-Film Systems

https://setll.osu.edu/node/147

To determine the feasibility of using sand bioreactors to treat vegetable oil waste, a laboratory study was evaluated. Column bioreactors were constructed of a mixture of lipophilic isolates and sand. The combination was able to remove 80% of biomaterial ...

Effectiveness of Onsite Wastewater Reuse System in Reducing Bacterial Contaminants Measured with Human Specific IMS/ATP and qPCR

https://setll.osu.edu/node/148

To increase confidence in the interest of reusing reclaimed wastewater, fecal pollutants detection options needed to be researched. IMS/ATP is a way to detect fecal contaminants. ...

Economic Analysis of Poorly Sited Septic Systems: A Hedonic Pricing Approach

https://setll.osu.edu/node/149

Untreated or partially treated wastewater could lead to adverse health effects along with a loss of property valuation. Properties that are deemed optimal for wastewater treatment are valued higher that those deemed sub-optimal. ...

Investigating methods for Preventing Cold Induced Freezing of Irrigation Sprinklers

https://setll.osu.edu/node/150

In order to have year-round dispersal, sprinklers needed to be protected from sub-freezing temperatures. The use of heating tape may lessen delays. ...

Attenuation of Pollutants in Sanitary Sewer Overflow: Comparative Evaluation of Treatment with Fixed Media Bioreactors

https://setll.osu.edu/node/151

Bioreactors were used to treat sanitary sewer overflow. Ammonia and total phosphorus were removed in a 2-hour sanitary sewer overflow loading. For the full article, click here. ...

The Effects of Year-Round Irrigation of Landscape Plant Quality and Health in Ohio

https://setll.osu.edu/node/152

Only 6.4% of Ohio’s land area is suitable for traditional septic systems. Almost half of Ohio’s land area has shallow depth soil. In these areas, irrigation as a dispersal method could improve landscape plant quality. 33% of plants died in the non-irrigat ...

Design of Delivery Device for Chlorine Dioxide Disinfection

https://setll.osu.edu/node/153

If wastewater is dispersed through irrigation without being disinfected, serious health effects could take place. Avantec Technologies has created an alternative to traditional disinfection services. Carbon dioxide gas is used to disinfect, which kills vi ...

Model for Success in Onsite Wastewater Managment

https://setll.osu.edu/node/154

A panel of experts discusses the elements for success in onsite wastewater management. It was recommended to be creative, empathic, and dependable. ...

Water Augmentation Through Onsite Wastewater Management

https://setll.osu.edu/node/155

In 1972, the Colorado legislature allowed for water augmentation plans. Augmentation plans can be used to maximize the use of water. The Crystal Lakes Development Company developed the first water augmentation plan. In 1974, water was limited for benefici ...

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