Clean water and energy from hyacinths

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · EPA J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6504286

Duffer, W; Kellogg, J

Studies in 15 US cities and Japan on the water hyacinth show that the same characteristics which make it a nuisance - its ability to thrive in a variety of water systems - can make it a source of animal feed, soil mulch, energy, and water purification. The plant prefers slow-moving water enriched with the waste water from fields, factories, and residences. A water-hyacinth treatment facility is less expensive and uses less energy than conventional facilities. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Lab., Ada, OK
• OSTI ID: 6504286
• Journal Information: EPA J.; (United States), Vol. 7:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
09 BIOMASS FUELS
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BIOMASS
WASTE WATER
WATER TREATMENT
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
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ENERGY SOURCES
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
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