Taking the plunge
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The shortage of potable water has prompted engineers to consider the purification of waste water to be used for consumption purposes since reclaimed waste water has already been used for non-potable use. Waste water treatment and purification can be a potential source of drinking water provided that the purification process meet potable water standards. San Diego, CA, has evaluated the potentiality of reclaimed waste water for potable application. Since the district is experiencing water shortage, reclaimed waste water purification is an alternative solution.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1997
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Dual system cleanup
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A computer storage manufacturing plant in Northern California developed a dual air/steam-stripping system which removes organic compounds from ground water levels while irrigating a commercial orchard. An important function of the project is the re-injection of supplied water into the aquifers for recharge, which helps to maintain ground-water levels during droughts as it replenishes the resource for future use. Contamination or spills are prevented from occurring by full automation of the system, ensuring the integrity of the treatment process.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1992
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A new direction in remediation
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Horizontal drilling technology offers an efficient solution for soil and ground-water remediation at substantially lower cost. Horizontal well drilling needs less money, hardware, and other inputs. Horizontal wells offer disruption free access to inaccessible locations such as off site, below structures, and across roads and runways. Horizontal wells offer applications in soil vapor extraction, ground water recovery, dual phase high vacuum extraction, and separate-phase recovery.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1996
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