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Collins, M.R. et al., 1996. Using granular media ammendments to enhance NOM removal. , pp.p. 48-61 : 9 fig., 7 tab.

Published on: 30/12/2004

Slow sand filters amended with anionic resin and granular activated carbon (GAC) achieved significantly higher (more than 75 per cent) removals of...

Collins, M.R. & Spencer, C.M., 1995. Improving precursor removal. , pp.p. 71-82: 13 fig., ill.

Published on: 30/12/2004

Diatomaceous earth (DE) precoat filtration is a treatment technique suitable for small water systems because of the compact size, low operation and...

Graham, M.J.D. & Collins, M.R., 1994. Slow sand filtration : an international compilation of recent scientific and operational developments, Denver, CO, USA: American Water Works Association.

Published on: 31/12/1993

This overview of the application of slow sand filtration to modern drinking water technology was compiled from contributors to the second...

Collins, M.R. et al., 1994. Evaluation of roughing filtration design variables, Denver, CO, USA: American Water Works Association.

Published on: 29/12/2004

This study explores roughing filtration as a viable pretreatment technique in small-community water filtration processes. The implications of this...

Collins, M.R. et al., 1994. Assessing roughing filtration design variables. , pp.p. SS 5.29 - 5.40: 9 fig., 11 tab.

Published on: 30/12/2004

Pilot plant experiments were conducted to assess statistically the contribution of filter design variables on the performance and ultimate filter...

Collins, M.R. et al., 1992. Removing natural organic matter by conventional slow sand filtration. , pp.p. 80-90: 12 fig., 8 tab.

Published on: 30/12/2004

This article evaluates the capacity of slow sand filters to remove natural organic matter (NOM) and organic precursor materials as quanitified by...

Janonis, B.A. et al., 1991. Manual of design for slow sand filtration, Denver, CO, USA: American Water Works Association.

Published on: 29/12/2004

Collins, M.R., Eighmy, T.T. & Malley, J.P., 1991. Evaluating modifications to slow sand filters. , pp.p. 62-70: 7 fig., 5 tab., photogr.

Published on: 30/12/2004

Although slow sand filters are effective in treating high-quality raw water, there are several limitations.