Changes in Septic Tank Effluent Due to Water Softener Use

The compatibility of home water softeners and septic tanks is of concern for the on-site wastewater treatment community. Research has shown that high sodium levels in activated sludge plants can lead to deflocculation and poor effluent quality. Therefore, it is logical to assume that high sodium lev...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hogan, Patrick Lynn
Other Authors: Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35332
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-10082012-232446/