Browsing by Subject "Biofiltration"
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Beyond Manganese Oxidizing Bacteria: Using Metagenomics for an Improved Understanding of Sustained Manganese Oxidation and Removal in Surface Water Biofilters
(2024-02-05)Manganese has evolved from a contaminant of aesthetic concern due to an improved understanding of the health risks associated with elevated levels of Mn in drinking water and its accumulation within, and subsequent release ... -
ENHANCEMENT OF BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY IN BIOFILTERS BY AMINO ACID SUPPLEMENTATION
(2016-09-02)To achieve optimal growth during biological filtration a balance of available carbon (substrate) and nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus should be available for biological growth. The literature has suggested a carbon ... -
MUNICIPAL MUSSELS: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE MUTUAL BENEFITS OF FRESHWATER MUSSEL PRESENCE IN A MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
(2023-08-30)Freshwater mussels are a keystone group in lake ecosystems, including some surface water supply sources utilized by Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Water Utility. My research aims to establish the value of ecosystem ...