Project: Demonstration and Evaluation of Wetlands Treatment for Myxobolus cerebralis actinospore attenuation

Primary Investigator: Eric Krch
Project Summary: This project took the results from previous filtration research and developed a vertical flow pond filter sized to accommodate the range of pond inflow rates. The site was pond #6 at the Cap K Ranch near Basalt, Colorado, which discharges to the Frying Pan River. Influent water passed by gravity through a coarse metal plate, graded gravel and a sand filter. The filter was covered with mulch and planted with rushes. The filter achieved complete TAM removal during summer 2003. However, it suffered serious, non-reversible clogging and operated at 15% efficiency for most of the summer. The investigators, who will continue with additional configurations and trials during 2004, concluded that masonry sand in a large-scale demonstration has proven its target removal effectiveness in regards to M cerebralis TAMS. Its hydraulic capability is, however, limited (size based on 0.015 m3/min/m2) requiring frequent monitoring and maintenance efforts.
Funding Period: 2002-2003
Final Report: Krch_02-03.pdf
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