Comparison of potential methods for fluoride removal from groundwaters in the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands with a view to developing a novel, low-cost treatment method /
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2022
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Mortimer, Damian
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The APY Lands is a region in the extreme northwest of South Australia where public water supplies are bore waters. The most prevalent health concern is excessive fluoride. This study assessed existing water treatment processes and investigated potential treatment alternatives for reduction of fluoride. With a view to supplying hamlets and isolated residences, the efficiency of low-cost use of calcite and minerals rich in titanium dioxide were investigated for passive removals of fluoride. Dosing of dissolved calcium showed potential for practical application, which would require minimal maintenance or technical input. Capacitive deionisation was also considered as a direct substitute for reverse osmosis but this needs further development to meet the rigours of remote locations. As well as the efficacy of the treatments, representative capital and operational costs were assessed.
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University of South Australia. UniSA STEM
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Thesis (Masters by research(Sustainable Environments))--University of South Australia, 2022.
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Copyright 2022 Damian Mortimer
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1 ethesis (xiii ,225 pages) :
illustrations, charts, photographs (chiefly colour)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-152)
illustrations, charts, photographs (chiefly colour)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-152)
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