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Wastewater Treatment
Treatment depends on three factors:
1) Slow water down - removes larger particles2) Aerobic decomposition of organic material3) Destroy pathogens (disease causing bacteria)
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Natural Stream systems self-purify
Slow Down – meander (winding), rocks and woody debris in stream, good riparian zone
Aerobic Decomposition – natural bacteria decompose organic material IF enough dissolved oxygen is present in the water
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Treatment of Urban Drinking Water and
Wastewater is designed to mimic the natural self-purification of streams.
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KY-AM Water and LFUCG Wasterwater Plants
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Extensive impervious surfaces of Lexington
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Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant
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W. Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plant
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KY-AM Water Treatment Plant
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Aerobic decomposition in soil
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Slow, settle and separate
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Constructed Wetland Sewage Treatment
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During heavy rain events, decreasing the amount of water in the storm sewer system (and sanitary sewers) is very beneficial to the health of streams in our community.
Rain barrels and Rain Gardens Permeable Pavement
Detention BasinsStormwater Wetlands, Stream Restoration and Riparian Resoration
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Wastewater Treatment
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Screened to remove
large debris and sand and
grit
Settling Tanks – slows down water
Activated Sludge Tanks
Aerobic Digestion
Destroy Pathogens:
ChlorinationUV LightOzone
Aeration before
sending back to stream
Effluent
Anaerobic Digestion
Methane
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Primary Settling Tanks
Activated Sludge Tanks
Aeration and Chlorination
Effluent
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Water Treatment
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Water Treatment1) Water pumped from river
2) Goes into settling tanks – removes sand, silt and clay (chemicals may be added to help clump particles) 3) Clearwater flows over activated charcoal, gravel and sand filters4) Ammonium Chloride added to kill pathogens
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Chemical Tests for Water Quality
Temperature: affects D.O. – higher, less D.O.
pH: Measures if water is acidic or basic – most living things need to be near neutral
Conductivity: Measures the dissolved ions in the water – not what is there, but how much.
Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.): Measures the amount in ppm – best if around 8 – 12 ppm for most living things
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Other Tests?
Nitrates and Phosphates: found in fertilizers
Turbidity: Measures amount of suspended particles – streams usually turbid after heavy rains, but clear up as water slows down. Good for ponds and lakes.
Bacteria Tests: Good but not easy to do