Conclusion
The Düsseldorf Waterworks supply drinking water to approximately 600,000 inhabitants. Since the Flehe Waterworks began operation in 1870, the City of Düsseldorf has depended on RBF as the main source of drinking water. For this reason, investigations and research on RBF and treatment are important in designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining the waterworks. Data show that RBF is an efficient treatment step in improving drinking-water quality. In addition, RBF is a stable process that not only does not produce residuals, but also helps decrease treatment costs.
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Schubert, J. (2002). Water-Quality Improvements with Riverbank Filtration at Düsseldorf Waterworks in Germany. In: Ray, C., Melin, G., Linsky, R.B. (eds) Riverbank Filtration. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 43. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48154-5_13
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