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Published on: May 15, 2017
Quantification of infiltration into sewers based on time series of pollutant loads
1Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG), Uberlandstrasse 133, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland. oliver.kracht@eawag.ch
Abstract:
We introduce the concepts of a novel approach that allows for the quantification of infiltrating non-polluted waters by a combined analysis of time series of pollutant concentrations and discharged wastewater volume. The methodology is based on the use of automated sensors for the recording of the pollutant concentrations. This provides time series in a high temporal resolution that are suitable for a detailed data analysis and discussion on the underlying assumptions. The procedure is demonstrated on two examples from recent measurement campaigns in Switzerland.
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