Riverbank Filtration: Improving Source-Water Quality

Introduction Part - 1: Systems Conceptual Design of Riverbank Filtration Systems American Experience in Installing Horizontal Collector Wells German Experience with Riverbank Filtration Systems Riverbank Filtration Construction Options Considered at Louisville , Kentusky Operation and Maintenance Considerations Part - 2: Contaminant Removal Removal of Pathogens Surrogates, Indicators and Toxins Using Riverbank Filtration Riverbank Filtration Case Study at Louisville , Kentusky Reduction in Disinfection Byproduct Precursors and Pathogens During Riverbank Filtration at Three Midwestern United States Drinking Water Utilities Occurrence Characteristics Transport and Fate of Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Products and Personal Care Products at Riverbank Filtration Site Effectiveness of Riverbank Filtration Site Riverbank Filtration as a Pretreatment for Nanofiltration Membranes WaterQuality Improvements with Riverbank Filtration at Dusseldorf Water Works in Germany Part - 3: Research Needs Infiltration Rate Variability and Research Needs Siting and Design Issues for Riverbank Filtration Schemes Natural Organic Matter Removal during Riverbank Filtration: Current Knowledge and Research Needs Research Needs to Improve the Understanding of Riverbank Filtration for Pathogenic Microorganism Removal Organic Chemical Removal Issues Conclusion Glossary Index