Submerged Pond Sand Filter—A Novel Approach to Rural Water Supply

This study describes the new design and function of a modified version of a traditional slow sand filter. The Submerged Pond Sand Filter is built inside a pond and has a vertical as well as a horizontal flow of water through a sloped filter opening. The filter provides treated drinking water to a ru...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mia Øhlenschlæger, Sarah C.B. Christensen, Henrik Bregnhøj, Hans-Jørgen Albrechtsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/8/6/250