New wastewater system design guidelines developed at the University of British Columbia (UBC) may help municipal governments better protect aquatic life and save millions of dollars a year, according to a press release from the university.In a recent study, engineers at UBC’s Okanagan campus developed guidelines that can tailor the design of fluidized bed reactors to local conditions and help prevent phosphorous deposits from forming in wastewater systems.The guidelines also help ensure the fluidized bed reactors avoid the release of phosphorus into the environment. As phosphorus promotes oxygen-depleting algae blooms, its release can suffocate aquatic life.“If left unchecked, phosphorus can
New Wastewater Design Guidelines Could Save Municipalities Millions
A study at the University of British Columbia created guidelines with a computer simulation that allow designers to account for various wastewater rates in different regions.
