Pollutant Removal Efficiencies from Street Sweeping for Total Solids Total Phosphorus and Total Nirogen
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| Frequency | Technology | TS % | TP % | TN % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Mechanical | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Regenerative Air/Vacuum | 22 | 4 | 4 | |
| Weekly | Mechanical | 13 | 5 | 6 |
| Regenerative Air/Vacuum | 31 | 8 | 7 |
Source: Deriving Reliable Pollutant Removal Rates for Municipal Street Sweeping and Storm Drain Cleanout Programs in the Chesapeake Bay Basin. Center for Watershed Protection.