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2 Overview of Post-Treatment Techniques: The Planted Gravel Filter

Effluent Management 2 Overview of Post-Treatment Techniques: The Planted Gravel Filter

In this training module, you will:

Gain an insight into planted gravel filters and how they function and perform
Understand the different types of planted gravel filters
Learn how to size a planted gravel filter system considering the required volume and space
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of planted gravel filter systems

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2.1 What are planted gravel filters?

2.2 How does a subsurface flow planted gravel filter function?

2.3 What aquatic plants can be used in a planted gravel filter?

2.4 What is the difference between horizontal and vertical planted gravel filters?

2.5 How is the treatment performance of sub-surface planted gravel filters?

2.6 What are the O&M Requirements?

2.7 What is the space requirement, and how can it be determined?

2.8 What are the advantages and disadvantages of planted gravel filters?

2.10 Adequacy in the context of emergency

2.11 Example: Horizontal Planted Gravel Filter as Secondary Treatment Step in Rohingya Refugee Camp, Bangladesh

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