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Statistical study of phosphorus removal in Wisconsin

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David, MH; Schroeder, FJ; Peirce, JJ
Published in: J.ENVIRONM.ENGNG DIV.ASCE
January 1, 1976

A statistical study of water quality in the Wisconsin sector of the Lake Michigan watershed revealed that Wisconsin phosphorus removal policy has been only partially effective. A variance components model was applied to water quality data for a sample of 12 municipal treatment plants to test a variety of hypotheses pertaining to phosphorus removal methods and secondary effects on other plant variables. Towns treating with iron compounds achieved significant phosphorus reduction; towns treating with alum did not, possibly because of insufficient alum dosages or incorrect dosing methods. No desirable secondary effects, such as reduction of BOD or suspended solids concentrations, were evident.

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J.ENVIRONM.ENGNG DIV.ASCE

Publication Date

January 1, 1976

Volume

102

Issue

2 EE2

Start / End Page

433 / 447
 

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David, M. H., Schroeder, F. J., & Peirce, J. J. (1976). Statistical study of phosphorus removal in Wisconsin. J.ENVIRONM.ENGNG DIV.ASCE, 102(2 EE2), 433–447.
David, M. H., F. J. Schroeder, and J. J. Peirce. “Statistical study of phosphorus removal in Wisconsin.” J.ENVIRONM.ENGNG DIV.ASCE 102, no. 2 EE2 (January 1, 1976): 433–47.
David MH, Schroeder FJ, Peirce JJ. Statistical study of phosphorus removal in Wisconsin. JENVIRONMENGNG DIVASCE. 1976 Jan 1;102(2 EE2):433–47.
David, M. H., et al. “Statistical study of phosphorus removal in Wisconsin.” J.ENVIRONM.ENGNG DIV.ASCE, vol. 102, no. 2 EE2, Jan. 1976, pp. 433–47.
David MH, Schroeder FJ, Peirce JJ. Statistical study of phosphorus removal in Wisconsin. JENVIRONMENGNG DIVASCE. 1976 Jan 1;102(2 EE2):433–447.

Published In

J.ENVIRONM.ENGNG DIV.ASCE

Publication Date

January 1, 1976

Volume

102

Issue

2 EE2

Start / End Page

433 / 447