Transport and recovery of bacteriophage PRD1 in a sand and gravel aquifer: effect of sewage-derived organic matter
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A study of viral transport in sewage-contaminated and uncontaminated portions of an aquifer showed the effects of organic matter concentration and aquifer grain surface properties on viral attachment to aquifer grains. The presence of organic matter decreased viral transport through the aquifer, accounting for an 83% attenuation of viral particles, while in the uncontaminated portion of the aquifer, attenuation of viral particles was only at 42%. Monitoring of viral transport was done by radiolabeling of bacteriophage.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1997
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Facilitated transport and enhanced desorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by natural organic matter in aquifer sediments
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The effect of natural organic matter on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in aquifer sediments was investigated. The results showed that natural organic matter had a substantial facilitating effect on transport while enhancing the desorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in aquifer sediments. This effect was observed to be greater in the case of hydrophobic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1995
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Effects of ozone on the colloidal stability and aggregation of particles coated with natural organic matter
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The impact of ozone on the colloidal stability and aggregation of particles coated with natural organic matter (NOM) was investigated. The results showed that ozone caused particle destabilization when calcium was present. It is suggested that this ozone-induced destabilization was due to the increase in calcium association with ozonated NOM constituents or the production of more ligand sites.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1996
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