Revising the arsenic MCL - mixing economic costs and health benefits
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A discussion is presented on the method used by the Environmental Protection Agency to arrive at a maximum contamination level standard for arsenic, along with a critique. It is posited that the costs in implementing the new standard outweigh health benefits.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0733-9372
Year: 2000
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Modeling BOD removal in constructed wetlands with mixing cell method
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Two mathematical methods are compared for accuracy in representing the removal of biological oxygen demand, focusing on the continuous flow stir tank reactor model.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0733-9372
Year: 2000
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Removal of arsenic from ground water by manganese dioxide-coated sand
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Continuing research is presented on arsenic removal methods, focusing on issues surrounding feed water charge, pH, and amount of metals and phosphorus present.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0733-9372
Year: 2000
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