What are the disadvantages of biofiltration?
Vincent Lopes
2025-10-06 00:37:24
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The biofilter has some disadvantages. For example, the installation is quite large and you need a constant waste stream. Moreover, the installation is sensitive to dust and the pH values must be checked regularly. Finally, we are also talking about living organisms, which is why a pilot test is highly recommended.
Céline Auger
2025-10-06 00:19:54
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One of the more common biofiltration challenges is that of reduced filter run times.
Our consistent observation has been that warmer water temperature and/or higher nutrient concentrations will increase biological growth on the filters, producing hydraulic constraints.
Other common challenges of BAF include "sloughing" of surplus biological material from the filters and occasional periods of low-efficiency maganese removal.
Each of these problems can be overcome with sound design and deliberate operation.
Sound design practices ensure that there are no unintended consequences such as underdrain plugging or excessively short filter runs.
While biofiltration has many benefits and often produces a finished water that is safer and more aesthetically pleasing, there are some limitations that must be addressed by proper design and operations.
That said, proper operation can require significant capital investment, in addition to new challenges for operators.
Techniques including nutrient balancing and the addition of mild disinfectants like hydrogen peroxide can improve run times, but better filter design or additional filters are needed to account for biological growth during warmer weather.
The design and operation of BAF systems for potable reuse vary depending on treatment goals and overall risk mitigation strategies.
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