Comparison of bacteriophage and enteric virus removal in pilot scale activated sludge plants

Aims:  The aim of this experimental study was to determine comparatively the removal of two types of bacteriophages, a somatic coliphage and an F‐specific RNA phage and of three types of enteric viruses, hepatitis A virus (HAV), poliovirus and rotavirus during sewage treatment by activated sludge using laboratory pilot plants.

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