Sorption of toxic organic compounds on wastewater solids: Correlation with fundamental properties
Dobbs, RA; Wang, L; Govind, R
HERO ID
4140494
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1989
Language
English
| HERO ID | 4140494 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1989 |
| Title | Sorption of toxic organic compounds on wastewater solids: Correlation with fundamental properties |
| Authors | Dobbs, RA; Wang, L; Govind, R |
| Journal | Environmental Science & Technology |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Page Numbers | 1092-1097 |
| Abstract | Sorption of toxic organic compounds on primary, mixed-liquor, and digested solids from municipal wastewater treatment plants has been correlated with octanol/water partition coefficients and with modified Randic indexes. It has been shown that the correlations are the same for all three types of wastewater solids used in this study if partition coefficients are calculated on the basis of organic content of the solids. The correlations developed are useful for assessing the role of sorption in the treatment of toxic or hazardous compounds in conventional biological wastewater treatment plants. Correlations developed provide a basis for predicting the concentration of toxic compounds associated with wastewater solids at a given equilibrium concentration in the aqueous phase. Organic compounds in sludge can impact anaerobic digestion, land spreading, incineration, and ocean dumping of sludges. Estimates of the concentration of toxic compounds in sludge allow assessment of the impact of toxic compounds on sludge disposal options. |
| Doi | 10.1021/es00067a004 |
| Wosid | WOS:A1989AN10100013 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Is Peer Review | No |