A comparative study between low- and high-tech methods for the detection and mitigation of illicit connections in stormwater systems

Illicit connections of wastewater to stormwater systems are the main drawback of separate sewer systems, as they lead to a direct discharge of untreated wastewater to the aquatic environment. Consequently, several inspection methods have been developed for detecting illicit connections. This study s...

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Veröffentlicht in:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research. - 1986. - 88(2023), 7 vom: 13. Okt., Seite 1833-1846
1. Verfasser: Schilperoort, Remy (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Post, Johan, Klootwijk, Martijn, Hoefeijzers, Bas, Hof, Arjo, Palsma, Bert, Leenen, Imke, Schmitt, Heike, Blaak, Hetty, de Rijk, Sharona, McCarthy, David, Makris, Konstantinos F, Langeveld, Jeroen G
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2023
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
Schlagworte:Journal Article Wastewater Sewage DNA 9007-49-2
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700 1 |a Hof, Arjo  |e verfasserin  |4 aut 
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700 1 |a Leenen, Imke  |e verfasserin  |4 aut 
700 1 |a Schmitt, Heike  |e verfasserin  |4 aut 
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700 1 |a Langeveld, Jeroen G  |e verfasserin  |4 aut 
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