Goals for Fall 09

Subteam Leader: Matt Hurst

Challenges

• Test effect of floc blanket with NOM

• Test effect of pH on floc blanket performance (if possible)

• Conduct tests with low turbidity and NOM

• Model particle removal mechanisms in the floc blanket

Bibliography

Deliverables

• Documented effects of organic interaction with clay and alum system

• Complete model of particle removal mechanisms in the floc blanket with the approval of Dr. Weber-Shirk and Prof Lion

• Draft of paper investigating effects of NOM, pH and low turbidity water on floc blanket performance