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Volume 2-05, Chapter 3 - City of Wichita

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Section 3.2.8 - Surface Sand Filter<br />

H. SAFETY<br />

FEATURES<br />

• Surface<br />

sand filter facilities can<br />

be fenced to prevent access.<br />

Figure 3-31 Example Surface Sand Filter Perforated Stand-Pipe<br />

(Source: Claytor and Schueler, 1996)<br />

I. ADDITIONAL SITE-SPECIFIC DESIGN CRITERIA AND ISSUES<br />

Physiographic Factors - Local terrain design constraints<br />

Low Relief: Use <strong>of</strong> surface sand filter may be limited by low<br />

head.<br />

High Relief: Filter bed surface must be level.<br />

Karst: Use polyliner or impermeable membrane to seal bottom <strong>of</strong> earthen surface sand filter<br />

or use watertight structure.<br />

<strong>Volume</strong> 2, Technical Guidance<br />

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