Comparison of filter media materials for heavy metal removal from urban stormwater runoff using biofiltration systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 147 ◽  
pp. 24-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.S. Lim ◽  
W. Lim ◽  
J.Y. Hu ◽  
A. Ziegler ◽  
S.L. Ong
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Removal ◽  
Heavy Metal Removal ◽  
Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Filter Media ◽  
Urban Stormwater ◽  
Urban Stormwater Runoff

Understanding the factors influencing the removal of heavy metals in urban stormwater runoff

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (12) ◽  
pp. 2921-2928 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marla C. Maniquiz-Redillas ◽  
Lee-Hyung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Metal Removal ◽  
Low Impact Development ◽  
Heavy Metal Removal ◽  
Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Filter Media ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Removal Of Heavy Metals

Abstract In this research, an infiltration trench equipped with an extensive pretreatment and filter bed consisting of woodchip, sand and gravel was utilized as a low impact development technique to manage stormwater runoff from a highly impervious road with particular emphasis on heavy metal removal. Findings revealed that the major factors influencing the removal of heavy metals were the concentration of the particulate matters and heavy metals in runoff, runoff volume and flow rates. The reduction of heavy metals was enhanced by sedimentation of particulates through pretreatment. Fine particles (<2 mm) had the most significant amount of heavy metals, thus, enhanced adsorption and filtration using various filter media were important design considerations. Sediment was most highly attached on the surface area of woodchip than to other filter media like sand, gravel and geotextile. It is suggested that maintenance must be performed after the end of the winter season wherein high sediment rate was observed to maintain the efficiency of the treatment system.

Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Heavy Metals Concentration in Urban Stormwater Runoff

2013 ◽  
Vol 726-731 ◽  
pp. 1801-1804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu Min Wang ◽  
Hui Yu
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Temporal Distribution ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
Spatial And Temporal Distribution ◽  
Urban Stormwater ◽  
Metal Concentrations ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽  
Urban Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Cu And Zn

In order to know the characteristic of spatial and temporal distribution of heavy metal concentrations in urban stormwater runoff, rainfall runoff from impervious underlying surfaces in urban region was observed during rain events. Results showed that during the precipitation process, heavy metal concentrations decreased gradually temporally (except Cd); concentrations of Fe, Cu and Zn meet Class III standard of Environmental Quality Standards for Surface Water in terminal runoff, but concentrations of Cd and Pb go beyond this standard far. Heavy metal concentrations in runoff from different types of landuses were significantly different. The arithmetic average concentrations of Fe, Cd, Cu and Zn in stormwater runoff from roof (e.g.,34.4mg/L, 0.15mg/L, 1.25mg/L and 1.23mg/L, respectively) were obviously higher than that in stormwater runoff from road (e.g., 11.8mg/L, 0.05mg/L, 0.13mg/L and 0.69mg/L, respectively).

scholarly journals Disulfide polymer grafted porous carbon composites for heavy metal removal from stormwater runoff

2018 ◽  
Vol 348 ◽  
pp. 685-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongah Ko ◽  
Paul D. Mines ◽  
Mogens H. Jakobsen ◽  
Cafer T. Yavuz ◽  
Hans Chr. B. Hansen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Porous Carbon ◽  
Metal Removal ◽  
Heavy Metal Removal ◽  
Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Carbon Composites

Adsorption characteristics of a novel ceramsite for heavy metal removal from stormwater runoff

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianlong Wang ◽  
Yuanling Zhao ◽  
Pingping Zhang ◽  
Liqiong Yang ◽  
Huai’ao Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Removal ◽  
Heavy Metal Removal ◽  
Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Adsorption Characteristics

Development of Fiber Filter Media to Control Heavy Metals and Nutrients in Urban Stormwater Runoff

2006 ◽  
Vol 510-511 ◽  
pp. 918-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ree Ho Kim ◽  
Sang Ho Lee ◽  
Jinwoo Jeong ◽  
Chae Sung Gee
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Filter Media ◽  
Urban Stormwater ◽  
Treatment Unit ◽  
Urban Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Study Techniques ◽  
Fiber Filter

The pollutants in urban stormwater runoff, which lead to non-point source contamination of water environment around cities, are of great concern. Lignocellulose fiber filters have potential to treat urban stormwater runoff because they are cheap and environmentally friendly, and can effectively remove particulate pollutants. However, the fiber filters alone cannot sufficiently remove soluble pollutants including heavy metals, nitrogen compounds, and phosphate. In this study, techniques for chemical modification of lignocellulose fiber filter were implemented to enhance the treatment efficiency of soluble pollutants in urban stormwater runoff. Using these chemically modified fiber filters together with polymer filter media, a new treatment device was examined to control the pollutants in first flush of stormwater. The results indicated that the filters incorporated into the treatment unit allow the control of urban stormwater runoff with minimal cost and high efficiency.

Potential of Aquatic Macrophytes as Bioindicators of Heavy Metal Pollution in Urban Stormwater Runoff

2011 ◽  
Vol 223 (2) ◽  
pp. 877-888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Séverine Ladislas ◽  
Amelène El-Mufleh ◽  
Claire Gérente ◽  
Florent Chazarenc ◽  
Yves Andrès ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Pollution ◽  
Heavy Metal Pollution ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Stormwater Runoff ◽  
Urban Stormwater ◽  
Urban Stormwater Runoff

Biofiltration as pre-treatment to water harvesting and recycling

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (10) ◽  
pp. 2097-2105 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Mohammed ◽  
S. Vigneswaran ◽  
J. Kandasamy
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Metal Removal ◽  
Heavy Metal Removal ◽  
Water Harvesting ◽  
Distribution Analysis ◽  
Filter Media ◽  
Limited Sample ◽  
Pre Treatment

This paper presents the results of the long term biofilter experiments conducted with raw stormwater collected from a canal at Carlton, in Sydney. Anthracite and granular activated carbon (GAC) were used as a single filter media in biofilter columns. Media heights of 75 and 40 cm were used. The filter columns were operated at filtration velocities of 0.12 and 0.25 m/h. The removal efficiency for turbidity and DOC for the GAC filter media were found to be 75% and almost 100% respectively. The removal efficiency for the anthracite filter was much lower. Molecular weight distribution analysis showed an almost similar trend to the DOC removal. Compared with anthracite filter media, the GAC biofilter removed a much larger range of organic compounds present in the stormwater. The GAC biofilter removes organic matter earlier as compared to anthracite. Based on a limited sample of stormwater, the removal efficiency for phosphorus was upto 74% and that of nitrogen was up to 30%. In general GAC filter shows higher heavy metal removal efficiency than anthracite. The removal of zinc, iron, lead and nickel were good. However the concentration of heavy metal in the raw surface water sample was low.

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