Fresh water from sewage on Long Island

Author: Small, M. M.
Published: United States : [publisher not identified], 1976.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1976.
Physical Description: microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

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Summary

Small sewage purification systems adequate for about 250 homes are being tested for the return of drinking quality fresh water to the local water table. One system consists of a grass meadow which slopes into a planted marsh which merges into a pond which is stocked with fish. Sewage is applied at the top of the meadow, flows down the grassed area permeating the soil and grass roots; it then passes through the marsh soils and around the marsh plant stalks and roots and into the pond. The marsh and pond are maintained at a constant level by an overflow pipe. Fresh, drinkable water flows out of this pond overflow. The second system is simple having only a slightly larger marsh followed by the same size pond. Neither system produced any sludge or objectionable odors. Further research will concentrate on virus and pathogen removal efficiency. (PCS)

Report Numbers

BNL-21371; CONF-760453-1

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Collection

U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.

Note

DOE contract number: E(30-1)-16
OSTI Identifier 7156254
Research organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, N.Y. (USA).

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