Post-Treatment Options for the Anaerobic Treatment of Domestic Wastewater

Author: Chernicharo C.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 1569-1705

Source: Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, Vol.5, Iss.1, 2006-02, pp. : 73-92

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the post-treatment options for the anaerobic treatment of domestic wastewater. Initially, the main limitations of anaerobic systems regarding carbon, nutrients and pathogen removal are presented. In sequence, the advantages of combined anaerobic/aerobic treatment and the main post-treatment options currently in use are discussed, including the presentation of flowsheets and a comparison between various post-treatment systems. Lastly, the paper presents a review of emerging options and possible improvements of current post-treatment alternatives.