Feasibility of Water Treatment Technologies for Arsenic and Fluoride Removal from Groundwater

Abstract

The revised arsenic maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 0.010 mg/L is expected to impact many water utility systems, particularly those in western states, where high levels of naturally-occurring arsenic are more common. An Army installation was faced with treating groundwater (GW) to reduce arsenic and fluoride concentrations. Various water treatment technologies were evaluated based on engineering, economic, and regulatory criteria. Water conservation and source water quality issues also impacted treatment technology selection. Ultimately, activated alumina was deemed most feasible, and will be pilot tested to verify arsenic and fluoride removal efficiencies and to develop full-scale design data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA522243

Entities

People

  • Brian Pickard
  • Muhammad Bari

Organizations

  • United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Digestive System Processes
  • Drinking Water
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Groundwater
  • Health
  • Medical Personnel
  • United States
  • Water
  • Water Conservation
  • Water Purification
  • Water Quality
  • Water Resources
  • Water Supplies
  • Water Wells

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.