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Biofiltration at composting facilities: effectiveness for bioaerosol control.

Miguel A Sanchez-Monedero1, Edward I Stentiford, Claudio Mondini

  • 1School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9JT Leeds, United Kingdom. ceneis@leeds.ac.uk

Environmental Science & Technology
|October 4, 2003
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Biofiltration effectively reduces airborne Aspergillus fumigatus by over 90% at composting facilities. While also reducing bacteria, its effectiveness depends on initial concentrations and particle size.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Air pollution control
  • Bioengineering

Background:

  • Composting facilities release airborne microorganisms.
  • Biofilters are primarily used for odor control.
  • Assessing biofiltration's efficacy for microbial control is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate biofiltration's effectiveness in reducing airborne Aspergillus fumigatus and mesophilic bacteria from composting facilities.
  • To compare the removal efficiency of biofilters for different microorganism types.

Main Methods:

  • Studied seven commercial composting plants with varying biofilter designs and operating conditions.
  • Measured airborne concentrations of Aspergillus fumigatus and mesophilic bacteria pre- and post-biofilter.
  • Compared microbial concentrations to background levels.

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Main Results:

  • Biofiltration achieved >90% reduction in Aspergillus fumigatus and 39% in mesophilic bacteria.
  • Post-biofilter Aspergillus fumigatus levels were consistently low (<1.2 x 10^3 cfu m^-3).
  • Mesophilic bacteria removal was dependent on inlet concentrations, unlike Aspergillus fumigatus.

Conclusions:

  • Biofiltration is highly effective for controlling airborne Aspergillus fumigatus at composting sites.
  • Differential removal efficiencies are attributed to particle size and aerodynamic characteristics.
  • Biofilters show potential for broader microbial air pollution control beyond odor management.