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<font size=1><sup>1</sup> Low: < 30%; Medium: 30 to 65%; High: >65%<br> | <font size=1><sup>1</sup> Low: < 30%; Medium: 30 to 65%; High: >65%<br> | ||
<sup>2</sup> Results are for total metals only<br> | <sup>2</sup> Results are for total metals only<br> | ||
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<sup>3</sup> Treatment capabilities for Cd and Cr are based on results of a single study by Kurz, 1998. This study shows low (9.3%) removal rates for Cr. | <sup>3</sup> Treatment capabilities for Cd and Cr are based on results of a single study by Kurz, 1998. This study shows low (9.3%) removal rates for Cr. | ||
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Relative pollutant reduction from sand filter systems for metals, nitrogen, bacteria, and organics.
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Pollutant | Constituent | Treatment capabilities1 |
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Metals2 | Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Zinc, Iron, Nickel, Lead | Medium/High3 |
Nitrogen | Total nitrogen | Low/medium |
Total Kjeldahl nitrogen | Medium | |
Bacteria | Fecal coliform, e. coli | Medium |
Organics | High |
1 Low: < 30%; Medium: 30 to 65%; High: >65%
2 Results are for total metals only
3 Treatment capabilities for Cd and Cr are based on results of a single study by Kurz, 1998. This study shows low (9.3%) removal rates for Cr.