Rapid Infiltration of Primary Sewage Effluent at Fort Devens, Massachusetts,
Abstract
Field studies of rapid infiltration systems have been conducted on new facilities. These investigations have demonstrated that the wastewater treatment technique can provide acceptable renovation of wastewater on a short-term basis. However, questions pertaining to the long-term effectiveness of rapid infiltration systems for treating primary sewage effluents still remain. The objectives of the present study were to determine the effectiveness of a rapid infiltration system in renovating unchlorinated primary sewage effluent after more than 30 years operation in a northern climate, and to ascertain any physical and chemical changes in the soil of the treatment beds. Investigations were begun in October 1972 and were completed in January 1974.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA035730
Entities
People
- B. J. Condike
- E. Vlach
- G. L. Stewart
- M. B. Satterwhite
Organizations
- Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory