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Phosphorus

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Assimilation And Removal Of Phosphorus Within The Marshland Upwelling System, Derek A. Evans Jan 2005

Assimilation And Removal Of Phosphorus Within The Marshland Upwelling System, Derek A. Evans

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The marshland upwelling system (MUS) is an alternative onsite wastewater system that was developed to treat domestic wastewater derived from coastal communities. Previous studies have researched the systems ability to treat fecal coliforms and nitrogen. The objectives of this research were to (1) assess the treatment efficiency of the MUS for removing both total phosphorus and orthophosphate, (2) provide preliminary design and operational guidelines for phosphorus removal, and (3) develop a parameter to project longevity of the MUS for treating phosphorus. Performance efficiency was compared for a system which operated for 23 months located in Bayou Segnette State Park and …