Removal of heavy metals at a Canadian wastewater treatment plant
Title:
Removal of heavy metals at a Canadian wastewater treatment plant
Author:
Rao, G. A. K. Viraraghavan, T.
Appeared in:
Journal of environmental science and health. Part A, Toxic/hazardous substances & environmental engineering
Paging:
Volume 27 (1992) nr. 1 pages 13-23
Year:
1992-01
Contents:
Cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, and zinc concentrations at various stages of the Regina Wastewater Treatment Plant were determined. 24-h composite samples of the wastewater were analyzed by flame atomic absorption spectroscopy and the metal removal efficiency of each stage of the treatment plant was estimated. This one-week study showed that the primary sedimentation tanks had the highest removal efficiency for chromium, copper, and nickel, and that the aerated lagoons were more effective in removing zinc and cadmium. The treatment plant achieved removal efficiencies of 97% Cd, 87% Cu, 85% Zn, 84% Cr, and 73% Ni.
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