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    Slowsand Filter on Groundwater source

    I would love to be able to avoid using the R.O. however it has already been purchased and installed. It is not plumbed into the system. I work with the Environment Department and am working hand and hand with the Drinking Water Bureau. The mess has been made and we are trying to provide the best...
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    Slowsand Filter on Groundwater source

    There are two wells with gross alpha issues. The community issued a contract for instalation of an R.O. unit to reduce the amount of Gross Alpha. The R.O. supplier conducted a short pilot study and has stated that a a black biomat is forming on the membranes. He has reccomended to the community...
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    Slowsand Filter on Groundwater source

    I recently reviewed a set of plans for a slowsand filter. The source water is ground water and is not under the influence of surface water. I am concerned with the use of slowsand with groundwater. I do not believe that a schmutzdecke will form. Has anyone heard of using slowsand on groundwater...

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