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The reduction of fecal microorganisms including many pathogenic viruses and bacteria in a soil infiltration unit will depend on various factors in interaction with each other. The soil characteristics, composition of the infiltrated water and characteristics of the microorganism itself are all of great importance. This paper deals with some of the factors of importance for microbial survival and transportation in a soil infiltration unit. The purpose is to increase the knowledge and understanding of these factors and their complex interactions. This could be of great practical value when constructing on-site wastewater treatment systems.
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Stenström, T.A., Hoffner, S. (1982). Reduction Of Enteric Microorganisms in Soil Infiltration Systems. In: Eikum, A.S., Seabloom, R.W. (eds) Alternative Wastewater Treatment. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7849-2_13
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