Treatment of Sand Filter Backwash Water from Water Treatment Plant
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International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology Vol. 29, No. 7, (2020), pp. 12130 - 12137 Treatment of Sand Filter Backwash Water from Water Treatment Plant Ashutosh Diwakar1, Ahire Rituja2, Gosavi Shubhangi3, Ahire Suvarna4, Yakub Ansari5 1,2,3,4UG Scholar in Department of Civil Engg. MMANTC, Mansoora, Malegaon(Nashik), India 5Assistant Professor in Department of Civil Engg. MMANTC, Mansoora, Malegaon(Nashik), India Abstract In this study several tests were conducted to investigate the possibility of re-use the filter backwash water. Backwashing is done to prevent sand-granular-gravel filter media from clogging due to increased passage of particles and microorganism. Which results in wastage of water, it is a very common problem in WTP. The amount of wash water generated estimated at a rate of (10-15%) of the amount of purified water in the plant. Sand filter backwash water (SFBW) and sludge water are generated in most of drinking WTP. Good quality of water can be obtained by recycling of SFBW by adopting proper treatment. Experiments were conducted on Raw Water (RW) and SFBW samples from Surface WTP. Reuse of SFBW is of great interest. Jar test was performed with other parameters such as turbidity, color, odor and total suspended solids were recorded for RW, SFBW and found significant differences. Results indicated that in quality of RW and SFBW can be achieved with proper treatment. Keywords: SFBW, RW, Filtration, Reuse, Pre-Treatment, Water, Activated Charcoal 1. Introduction Actually, only 1% of the world's water is usable to us. About 97% is salty sea water, and 2% is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. Thus that 1% of the world's water supply is a precious commodity necessary for our survival. Most drinking water systems use filters to collect, catches, or gather particles from an incoming flow. When the filter’s pores become clogged, they need to be cleaned. One of the best ways to clean a drinking water system’s filter is to backwash it, meaning reversing the flow and increasing the velocity at which water passes back through the filter. This, in effect, blasts the clogged particles off of the filter. Although every filter is unique, the principles of backwashing are similar for all of them. In current practice, conventional treatment processes including oxidation, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and sand filtration are being used for treatment of ground or surface water. It is essential to perform regular backwashing of the sand filter (one/twice a day), to maintain the efficient flux in filtration. An average conventional water treatment plant (WTP) uses approximately 2–10% for drinking water produced in the plant itself. A backwash operation typically entails flushing the water in the reverse direction to that of normal flow. During the process, the accumulated contaminants are detached from the filter, and the resulting water is called sand filter backwash water (SFBW) that contains a high amount of suspended solid, colloidal materials, inorganic metals (Fe, Mn, and Al), natural organic matter, bacteria, viruses, invertebrates, and protozoa. Inorganic metals such as Fe & Mn and Separation of solids is essential to be removed for recycling of SFBW. One of the key methods for pre-treatment of SBFW is the coagulation and flocculation process. At first Pre-treatment is to be performed before the conventional water treatment methods. In this report the application of an alum coagulant in a coagulation/microfiltration process has been investigated. A previous study suggested that pre-coagulation of SFBW enhances the quantity and quality of filtrate water through, enlarging submicron particles that eventually delay the clogging of filter pores. Therefore, one of ISSN: 2005-4238 IJAST Copyright ⓒ 2020 SERSC 12130 International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology Vol. 29, No. 7, (2020), pp. 12130 - 12137 the most suitable options for recycling of SFBW from conventional water filters is pre-coagulation. As backwash water does not contain any significant amount of harmful impurities it does not affect the natural flow of river if drained directly into river. But when this backwash water is allowed to flow with domestic sewer lines it gets polluted and ultimately it pollutes the river in which it is drained. Nearly in ever water treatment plant across the country about 10% to 15% of plant capacity pure water is being used for filter backwash daily. This amount of water is being completely wasted daily. it is observed that SFBW contains about 2% to 5% impurities the rest is water. This water can be treated and reused for several purposes. By achieving this large amount of water can be saved across the country. After pre-treatment of SFBW impurities can be reduced significantly. Though, it can be said as Raw Water. This RW generated is then purified with conventional water treatment method. Activated charcoal is used for post treatment of SFBW. The use of special manufacturing techniques results in highly porous charcoals that have surface areas of 300-2,000 square meters per gram. These so-called active, or activated, charcoals are widely used to adsorb odorous or colored substances from gases or liquids. The aim of the current study is to investigate the feasibility of using filtration coupled with the activated charcoal and coagulation and flocculation process to treat the SFBW and to produce high-quality potable water. 2. Lıtrature Revıew Mangesh L. Jibhakate.et al.1 Author have concluded that for filtration Sand filters are generally used in WTP. Due to continuous filtration process, sand pores get clogged and decreases the efficiency. To overcome this problem, backwashing is carried out by flow of water & air through filter media. The present study includes a trial for the recirculation and reuse of backwash water. Sarra Ikhlef. et al.2 They have done ressearch on Backwash Optimization for Drinking Water Treatment Biological Filters, Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil and Environmental Engineering. January 2016. They have concluded that the backwash procedures showed no consistent impact on bio filters' biomass concentrations as measured by the phospholipids and the adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP) methods. Sagar Suman et al.3 Done research work on Effect of Filter Backwash Water when blends with Raw Water on Total, Organic Carbon and Dissolve Organic Carbon Removal, The concluded that In most of the drinking WTP filter backwash water (FBWW) and clarified sludge water (CSW) are generated. Reuse of FBWW is of great interest. Recycling of FBWW and its suitable treatment is possible in order to provide guarantee of water quality. S. Vigneswaran et al.4 Have worked on filtration technologies in wastewater treatment. This chapter commences with a discussion on the use of deep bed filtration in wastewater treatment and introduces other related filtration technologies such as cartridge filtration, microstrainer, precoat filtration. Kameran Mohammed Ali. et al.5 They have worked on Role of different, Filter media in water, Purification and water Treatment, In this research they have introduced and focused on water purification through the types of water treatment Plants. Emphasis was placed on the type of materials (media) used in the Filters, Together with the standard specifications, tables and curves of head losses during Filtrations and backwashing for each media type. Then displayed models of the designs of filters in water treatment ISSN: 2005-4238 IJAST Copyright ⓒ 2020 SERSC 12131 International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology Vol. 29, No. 7, (2020), pp. 12130 - 12137 Plants in some Kurdistan cities. Florian G. Reissmann. et al.6 Authors have done research on Ultrafiltration (UF) for the reuse of spent filter backwash water (SFBW) from drinking water treatment. They have focused on improving the backwash water quality to reuse; major water quality indicators were always below corresponding drinking water limits as well as raw water concentrations. As a result, the reuse of UF treated SFBW should not lead to an influence of drinking water quality. 3. Iıı Scope Of Research According to the Central Water Commission, India needs a maximum of 3,000 billion cubic meters of water a year. It is been estimated that 85 to 120 billion cubic meters of water is being used for filter backwashing across the country in a year. All treatment methods have some disadvantages, but as we have previously seen in this report needs of water are increasing. And large quantity of water is wasted daily which is used for filter backwashing. Treating of Filter backwash water can save up to 75 to 110 billion cubic meters of water can be reused in a year. A. Study of Gravity Type Rapid Sand Filters Filtration is the process of passing water through material to remove particulate and other impurities, including flock, from the water being treated. These impurities consist of suspended particles (fine silts and clays), biological matter (bacteria, plankton, spores, cysts or other matter) and flock. The material used in filters for public water supply is normally a bed of sand, coal, or other granular substance. B. Testing of SFBW RW and SFBW samples where tested for physical and chemical characteristics in which Turbidity, Sludge Value Index, Color, Odor, Temperature, Taste and pH respectively. These tests showed up with the result that approximately 95% to 98% of water can be used after conventional water treatment method followed by activated charcoal filtration. C. Analyze the quality of water Physical properties of water have been tested including temperature and turbidity. pH of SFBW is observed under Chemical characteristics. It is observed that SFBW contains about 2% to 5% of impurities in it and these should be removed for safe use of water. Jar test was performed for determination of alum dosage for SFBW, four different samples were collected while backwashing for testing. This showed up following results; ISSN: 2005-4238 IJAST Copyright ⓒ 2020 SERSC 12132 International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology Vol.