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Vertical Filter Wells: Materials and Efficiency

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ENV-304: Treatment and valorization of water and waste

Les systèmes eaux et déchets en Suisse: du traitement end-of-pipe à la fermeture des cycles. Principes de l'adduction, de l'évacuation et du traitement des eaux. Bases du dimensionnement des ouvrages, réseaux et stations d'épuration. Gestion, traitement et ...

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This lecture covers the different types of catchments, such as surface water, groundwater, and artesian sources, emphasizing the technical systems used for water collection. It explains the ingenious nature of catchment systems, including trench collection, gallery capture, and vertical filter wells. The importance of drilling equipment, protective layers, and materials for the filter in wells is discussed in detail. The lecture also addresses the challenges of ensuring water safety, the variations in water quality, and the methods to protect water sources from contamination.

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Pollution: Water pollution

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Water resources

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