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Project Code [2006-ET-LS-12-M3]

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Project title

Treatment and Monitoring of Nutrients, Odour and Sludge at a Small-town Demonstration Wastewater Treatment System.

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)

Lead Applicant

Michael Rodgers

Project Abstract

It is proposed that such a demonstration wastewater treatment system will be built for an existing small town in Ireland in conjunction with Galway County Council. Organic carbon nutrients and odours will be removed using a new low-cost robust biofilm technology which has been developed and tested by NUI Galway at laboratory- and pilot-plant scale. The sludge and effluent wastewater will be finally treated on short rotation willow groves - willow chips are used as a biofuel. Membrane filtration soil sand and wetland filter alternatives will also be installed. The performance of the treatment system will be monitored remotely using samplers sensors analysers and modems. Remote controls will be installed. Computer models and design criteria will be developed and published.

Grant Approved

�598,000.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Protecting our Water Resources

Start Date

04/09/2006

Initial Projected Completion Date

30/06/2010