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AWWA ACE65141
- Major Cities Choose Riverbank Filtration for Sustainable Supply
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 06/01/2007
- Publisher: AWWA
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This slide presentation outlines information on riverbank filtration that includes: sustainability; drought resistant; independent of changing river conditions; potential Missouri River diversions or changes in the Corps of Engineers operating plans; minimizes the impact of river geomorphology; reduced vulnerability to weather events; reduced distribution system breaks; reduced vulnerability of supply to contamination episodes, spills and accidental releases; pesticides and agricultural run-off; Zebra Mussels; regulatory and water quality impacts; improved security against terrorism and sabotage; reduction in future operating costs; alluvial aquifers are suitable for many well types such as vertical, angled and collector wells; and, potential well capacities and costs. Includes figures.