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Pulp and paper effluent management

Journal Article · · J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6603709

This article with 130 references reviews several aspects of waste management in the pulp and paper industry. The review first presents a general background on the economics and national policies applicable to paper industrial wastes, and effluent sources, and the biological and mutagenic effects of pulp and paper mill effluents. The physiocochemical and biological methods of waste treatment discussed include chemical coagulation, filtration, color reduction, ultrafiltration, sludge processing, and anaerobic processes.

Research Organization:
Tufts Univ., Medford, MA
OSTI ID:
6603709
Journal Information:
J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States) Vol. 54:6; ISSN JWPFA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English