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Title: Big waste-treatment job for water hyacinths

Journal Article · · Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6981413

Studies indicate that water hyacinths are at least 50% cheaper for the secondary treatment of sewage compared with activated-sludge plants, not taking into account the potential production of methane from the crop. Ultimately it is hoped that hyacinth aquaculture will permit tertiary treatment of sewage for recovery of potable water. Existing and planned water hyacinth treatment processes in the U.S. are reviewed.

OSTI ID:
6981413
Journal Information:
Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States), Vol. 88:9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English