MEMBRANE CONCENTRATE DISPOSAL

by Mickley and Associates

Mickley & Associates has authored a book under contract to the American Water Works Association Research Foundation entitled Membrane Concentrate Disposal. It was published in late 1993 and is now out of print. Copies of the book, however, may be ordered through AWWA Publications at (800)926-7337; or e-mail rfreports@awwarf.com; report number 607. If any difficulties are encountered with this process, contact us at info@mickleyassoc.com.

AWWA member $76.50 Nonmembers $95.50

The emphasis is on characterizing membrane concentrate, design and costing of disposal options, permitting of discharge options, and the identification and investigation of issues - technical and nontechnical - surrounding concentrate disposal. The work also includes a detailed survey of each membrane drinking water plant over the size of 25,000 gpd in the United States. From the Executive Summary: "There are challenges associated with the lack of understanding and knowledge about technical and nontechnical issues surrounding concentrate disposal. These challenges should be addressed now to ensure that the tremendous potential of membrane processes to produce drinking water is achieved in a cost-effective and environmentally safe way."

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