Simultaneous anoxic biological phosphorus and nitrogen removal

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8747671
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12886321

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Methods and systems are provided for treating wastewater to simultaneously remove nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus. The process includes an anoxic tank that receives at least two streams, including plant influent wastewater and return activated sludge. These streams are mixed in the anoxic tank to promote phosphorus release and fermentation of particulate and dissolved organic matter. The mixed liquor is transferred to an aerated tank having low dissolved oxygen concentrations to promote development of phosphorus-release bacteria that is eventually recycled to the anoxic tank by way of the return activated sludge. Simultaneous nitrification, denitrification, and phosphorus release occur in the aerated tank. A membrane tank separates treated effluent from activated sludge in a membrane tank.

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AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY INC1025 LAUREL OAK ROAD VOORHEES NJ 08043-3506

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Giraldo, Eugenio Robbinsville, US 26 77
Liu, Yanjin Marlton, US 3 31
Muthukrishnan, Swarna Dayton, US 3 31

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