Paulo Mellet's Productive ecological sewage water treatment systems Magnus Wolfe Murray
In tribute to the most inspiring man who i have encountered on planet so far, a wonderful friend and constant source of brilliant ideas and resources. We are so much poorer without his presence now he has passed away, yet so much richer for knowing him, from learning from him. Your work will live on in everything I do. Go well my friend.
Constructed wetlands are small artificial wastewater treatment systems consisting of one or more shallow treatment cells, with herbaceous vegetation that flourish in saturated or flooded cells.
Paulo Mellet's Productive ecological sewage water treatment systems Magnus Wolfe Murray
In tribute to the most inspiring man who i have encountered on planet so far, a wonderful friend and constant source of brilliant ideas and resources. We are so much poorer without his presence now he has passed away, yet so much richer for knowing him, from learning from him. Your work will live on in everything I do. Go well my friend.
Constructed wetlands are small artificial wastewater treatment systems consisting of one or more shallow treatment cells, with herbaceous vegetation that flourish in saturated or flooded cells.
Fungi could offer this benefit in comparison with bacteria in wastewater treatment processes. The biomass produced during fungal wastewater treatment has, potentially, a much higher value than that from the bacterial activated sludge process. The fungi can be availed to derive valuable biochemical and can also be availed as a protein source
My presentation is about the natural treatment system, for what and all the water is used to the public environment. Also the treating the water with High-technology instrument.
Treatment Performance of Domestic Wastewater in a Tropical Constructed Wetlan...Oswar Mungkasa
prepared by Jonah S Butler* *Fulbright Scholar, DILG-GTZ Affiliate in Philippines: For Environmental Science Study on Wastewater Treatment. (Email: Jonahsbutler@gmail.com) for Urban Environments in Asia, 25-28 May 2011, Manila, Philippines. organized by International Water Association (IWA).
Some Physiochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Wastewater and Pos...IIJSRJournal
This study focuses on treating wastewater with natural materials (Charcoal and lime), identifying the physiochemical properties, identifying microorganisms in treated and untreated wastewater, and the possibility of using treated wastewater in agriculture by studying two different types of wastewater collected from two areas in Benghazi (Al-Kish and Sarti sites) in order to find out their suitability for agriculture and some other uses. The Microbiological analysis results were as follows; the growth of bacterial colonies represented in Kleibseilla pnewmonia in wastewater collected from the Sirty sites and Pseudomonas aeuroginosa & Escherichia coli from wastewater collected from the El-Kish sites, where a biological analysis of the wastewater after treating by using two types of economic and available materials in nature Calcium carbonate “lime” and Charcoal after replanting the treated wastewater with the same previous method, we obtained bacterial growth, Pseudomonas aeuroginosa in wastewater treatment by Calcium carbonate "Lime" and Escherichia coli growth in wastewater treatment by Charcoal. Wastewater treatment by Calcium carbonate "Lime" and Charcoal did not show any microbial growth, this study was illustrated there was not growth from any kind of fungi from the studied wastewater treatment and un-treatment.
Wastewater treatment was found that it is possible to benefit from the treated wastewater to irrigate green areas and insensitive crops without soil degradation, and criteria for assessing the suitability of water for irrigation according to the United States Salinity Laboratory (USSL) wastewater treatment samples are located in class C3-S1, it cannot be used to irrigate sensitive crops, especially citrus fruits, and it should only be used in lands that do not have impervious layers that prevent leaching because they need washing.
Treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater by reed bed technology: A lo...IJERA Editor
Reed bed system for wastewater treatment has been proven to be effective and sustainable alternative for conventional wastewater treatment technologies. Use of macrophytes to treat wastewater is also categorized in this method. This new approach is based on natural processes for the removal of different aquatic macrophytes such as floating, submerged and emergent. Macrophytes are assumed to be the main biological components of wetlands. These techniques are reported to be cost effective compared to other methods. Various contaminants like total suspended solids, dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, hardness, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, heavy metals, and other contaminants have been minimized using aquatic microphytes. In this paper, role of these plant species, origin and their occurrence, ecological factors and their efficiency in reduction of different water contaminants have been presented.
ECOlogical SANitation - closing the loop between waste to food...
- Its a concept of producing food material from the waste material produced from the household ...Form of pollution management technique.
Fungi could offer this benefit in comparison with bacteria in wastewater treatment processes. The biomass produced during fungal wastewater treatment has, potentially, a much higher value than that from the bacterial activated sludge process. The fungi can be availed to derive valuable biochemical and can also be availed as a protein source
My presentation is about the natural treatment system, for what and all the water is used to the public environment. Also the treating the water with High-technology instrument.
Treatment Performance of Domestic Wastewater in a Tropical Constructed Wetlan...Oswar Mungkasa
prepared by Jonah S Butler* *Fulbright Scholar, DILG-GTZ Affiliate in Philippines: For Environmental Science Study on Wastewater Treatment. (Email: Jonahsbutler@gmail.com) for Urban Environments in Asia, 25-28 May 2011, Manila, Philippines. organized by International Water Association (IWA).
Some Physiochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Wastewater and Pos...IIJSRJournal
This study focuses on treating wastewater with natural materials (Charcoal and lime), identifying the physiochemical properties, identifying microorganisms in treated and untreated wastewater, and the possibility of using treated wastewater in agriculture by studying two different types of wastewater collected from two areas in Benghazi (Al-Kish and Sarti sites) in order to find out their suitability for agriculture and some other uses. The Microbiological analysis results were as follows; the growth of bacterial colonies represented in Kleibseilla pnewmonia in wastewater collected from the Sirty sites and Pseudomonas aeuroginosa & Escherichia coli from wastewater collected from the El-Kish sites, where a biological analysis of the wastewater after treating by using two types of economic and available materials in nature Calcium carbonate “lime” and Charcoal after replanting the treated wastewater with the same previous method, we obtained bacterial growth, Pseudomonas aeuroginosa in wastewater treatment by Calcium carbonate "Lime" and Escherichia coli growth in wastewater treatment by Charcoal. Wastewater treatment by Calcium carbonate "Lime" and Charcoal did not show any microbial growth, this study was illustrated there was not growth from any kind of fungi from the studied wastewater treatment and un-treatment.
Wastewater treatment was found that it is possible to benefit from the treated wastewater to irrigate green areas and insensitive crops without soil degradation, and criteria for assessing the suitability of water for irrigation according to the United States Salinity Laboratory (USSL) wastewater treatment samples are located in class C3-S1, it cannot be used to irrigate sensitive crops, especially citrus fruits, and it should only be used in lands that do not have impervious layers that prevent leaching because they need washing.
Treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater by reed bed technology: A lo...IJERA Editor
Reed bed system for wastewater treatment has been proven to be effective and sustainable alternative for conventional wastewater treatment technologies. Use of macrophytes to treat wastewater is also categorized in this method. This new approach is based on natural processes for the removal of different aquatic macrophytes such as floating, submerged and emergent. Macrophytes are assumed to be the main biological components of wetlands. These techniques are reported to be cost effective compared to other methods. Various contaminants like total suspended solids, dissolved solids, electrical conductivity, hardness, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, heavy metals, and other contaminants have been minimized using aquatic microphytes. In this paper, role of these plant species, origin and their occurrence, ecological factors and their efficiency in reduction of different water contaminants have been presented.
ECOlogical SANitation - closing the loop between waste to food...
- Its a concept of producing food material from the waste material produced from the household ...Form of pollution management technique.
this ppt deals with the production, processing and harvesting of spirulina as SCP. it also describes about the benefits of using spirulina as the protein supplement for enriching one's health when there is nutritional deprivation.
This presentation was delivered by Diaa El-Masry to a group of young people in Qatar University during summer 2014. It is a basic introduction to the Green concepts and how can we help ourselves by being more environmental friendly!
A Minimal Water Exchange Aquaculture System, also known as a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), is a modern and sustainable approach to fish farming that minimizes water usage by continuously recycling and treating the water within a closed system. In this system, water is reused and treated to maintain optimal water quality for fish while reducing the environmental impact associated with traditional aquaculture methods.
The key components of a minimal water exchange aquaculture system include:
1. Fish Tanks: These are the primary units where fish are raised. The tanks are designed to provide suitable conditions for fish growth, such as appropriate water depth, temperature, and oxygen levels.
2. Filtration System: RAS incorporates various filtration components to remove solid waste, excess nutrients, and harmful substances from the water. Mechanical filters remove large particles, while biological filters foster beneficial bacteria that convert toxic ammonia into less harmful substances.
3. Water Treatment: Water treatment technologies, such as UV sterilization or ozonation, are used to control pathogens and maintain water quality within acceptable parameters. These methods help to ensure a healthy environment for the fish.
4. Oxygenation: Adequate oxygen levels are critical for fish health. RAS employs techniques such as aerators, oxygen injectors, or oxygen cones to maintain dissolved oxygen levels throughout the system.
5. Monitoring and Control: RAS relies on advanced monitoring and control systems to continuously measure and regulate parameters such as temperature, pH, oxygen levels, and water flow. This ensures optimal conditions for fish growth and allows for timely adjustments if any deviations occur.
The benefits of a Minimal Water Exchange Aquaculture System (RAS) include:
1. Water Conservation: RAS significantly reduces water consumption by recycling and reusing water within the system. It helps conserve this valuable resource and minimizes the environmental impact associated with traditional aquaculture, which often requires large amounts of freshwater usage.
2. Improved Water Quality: The water in a RAS undergoes thorough filtration and treatment, resulting in high-quality water conditions for the fish. By removing waste and controlling water parameters, RAS helps minimize the risk of disease outbreaks and promotes optimal fish health.
3. Reduced Environmental Impact: The closed-loop nature of RAS prevents the release of excess nutrients and waste into the surrounding environment, minimizing the impact on natural ecosystems and reducing the risk of pollution.
4. Increased Production Density: RAS allows for higher stocking densities compared to traditional aquaculture systems. The controlled environment and efficient waste management of RAS enable farmers to maximize production within a smaller footprint.
5. Disease Control: The controlled and isolated environment of RAS helps minimize the risk of disease transmission
This is the 4th lesson of the Three Day Residential Training Workshop on Cascade Water Resources Development and Management prepared for the Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project
First presentation of my whole life, That's i want to share with you people. I think this presentation (SECONDARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT) may fulfill your requirement.
Actually when my teacher told me about our assignment I was felling nervous because I've never done this type of thing. when she asked one of my classmate to upload his PPT in class common email-ID, then I felt very bad !!!! not on their success but because I COULDN'T. At that time i promised to myself and with the co-ordination of my group member MR. AYUSH GOVIL, MISS. VERSHA DABAS, MISS KRITI SINGHAL and myself RISHAW KUMAR (TIWARI). And finally i got not only me, we winzzzzz.
thanx to,
Dr. TANNU ALLEN (our prof.)
and special thanx to my group member and my classmate. and you guys also.
A informative powerpoint about ecology informs reader about the environment and how to help protect it. The way the natural world works. Includes definitions of key words. is very easy to understand
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Kubernetes & AI - Beauty and the Beast !?! @KCD Istanbul 2024Tobias Schneck
As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
Let me take this questions and provide you a short journey through existing deployment models and use cases for AI software. On practical examples, we discuss what cloud/on-premise strategy we may need for applying it to our own infrastructure to get it to work from an enterprise perspective. I want to give an overview about infrastructure requirements and technologies, what could be beneficial or limiting your AI use cases in an enterprise environment. An interactive Demo will give you some insides, what approaches I got already working for real.
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Search and Society: Reimagining Information Access for Radical FuturesBhaskar Mitra
The field of Information retrieval (IR) is currently undergoing a transformative shift, at least partly due to the emerging applications of generative AI to information access. In this talk, we will deliberate on the sociotechnical implications of generative AI for information access. We will argue that there is both a critical necessity and an exciting opportunity for the IR community to re-center our research agendas on societal needs while dismantling the artificial separation between the work on fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics in IR and the rest of IR research. Instead of adopting a reactionary strategy of trying to mitigate potential social harms from emerging technologies, the community should aim to proactively set the research agenda for the kinds of systems we should build inspired by diverse explicitly stated sociotechnical imaginaries. The sociotechnical imaginaries that underpin the design and development of information access technologies needs to be explicitly articulated, and we need to develop theories of change in context of these diverse perspectives. Our guiding future imaginaries must be informed by other academic fields, such as democratic theory and critical theory, and should be co-developed with social science scholars, legal scholars, civil rights and social justice activists, and artists, among others.
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
"Impact of front-end architecture on development cost", Viktor TurskyiFwdays
I have heard many times that architecture is not important for the front-end. Also, many times I have seen how developers implement features on the front-end just following the standard rules for a framework and think that this is enough to successfully launch the project, and then the project fails. How to prevent this and what approach to choose? I have launched dozens of complex projects and during the talk we will analyze which approaches have worked for me and which have not.
Let's dive deeper into the world of ODC! Ricardo Alves (OutSystems) will join us to tell all about the new Data Fabric. After that, Sezen de Bruijn (OutSystems) will get into the details on how to best design a sturdy architecture within ODC.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered Quality
Living Machine for Bug Committee
1. Waste Water Treatment
Suggestions for Integrating the Living
Machine with Campus Life
By: Professor Lynn Polasek
Biology Department LAVC
2. Sustainable Science
Project
• Goals
• Support Education
• Save Money
• Process Wastewater Safely & Reliably
• Beautify the Campus
• Role Model Sustainable Practices
3. What is a Living Machine?
A series of interconnected man made ponds that cleans up wastewater.
4. Eco-engineering Practices for the Future
Depending on its size, it can process varied amounts of wastewater
from 300 gallons/day to 750,000 gallons/day
The Processed Wastewater Meets Tertiary Standards
Biolochemical Oxygen Demand 10-20mg/L
Total Suspended Solids 10-20mg/L
Total Nitrogen 10-26mg/L
5. The Value of the Wetlands
A Living Machine is like a man made wetland
• Form Stable Communities that Process Waste
– Linked via biological processes
• How one living species effects another
– Linked via chemical processes
• Photosynthesis
• Respiration
• Biogeochemical Cycles
– carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous cycles
– Linked via physical processes
• Climate, water availability, gravity
6. Wetlands serve as nature’s own
H20 treatment plant
• Produces some of the purest water in the world
• Trapping sediment
• Absorbing, diluting & degrading toxic pollutants
• Performing biogeochemical cycles
• Acting as a natural filtration system
• Can even process human sewage and animal waste
7. They function as the “kidneys of the landscape”
Complex roles in regulating water flow & purification
8.
9. Future Plans for LAVC Campus?
Students could be a part of the maintenance of the living machine.
Constructed wetland/wildlife habitat functions as
an outdoor classroom & living lab
10. Representative Living Machine Projects
They have been used successfully by businesses for many years!
• YMCA Camp Seymor, WA • 10,000gal/day sewage/reuse
– 2002
• Smugglers Notch Resort, VT • 40,000gal/day sewage
– 1999
• Darrow School, NY • 8,600 gal/day sewage
– 1998
• Noorder Diereupark Zoo
• 220,000gal/day sewage/reuse
– 2001 Emmen, Netherlands
11. A Horizontal Flow Wetland Living Machine System
Naturally provides filtration & treatment of water for purification
Built Spring 2001 by Lynn Polasek
• It works due to the
interrelationships of:
– Microbes
– Plants
– Animals
– Sunshine
18. • System is 4 years old
• Chemical free
• Pest free
• Odor free
19. A Self-Sustaining Community
• Break down waste using
– Microorganisms, small invertebrates & plants
– Diverse flora & fauna populations in a series of environments
• Recycle essential molecules in process that is
– Stable
– Robust
– Consistent
– Reusable
• Build new life
– Together aerobic & anaerobic organisms will provide a broad
range of biochemical processes that are necessary for a self-
sustaining community.
20. The microbes do most of the
chemistry on the planet.
They set the stage for plants &
animals to follow.
21. Types of Living Machine Systems
They vary widely in size, design & ecological capacity.
• Vertical Flow Wetland Living Machine System
• Tidal Flow Wetland Living Machine System
• Good Water 2 Living Machine System
• Horizontal Flow Wetland Living Machine System
22. Horizontal Flow
Using Small Interconnected Tanks
Biodiversity Provides Ecosystem Stability
23. Innovative Designs Include
An eco-park with a living machine
• Utilizes the forces of:
– Water Flow
– Collection
– Catchment
– Water Treatment
– Water Re-use
• Ecological Capacity
– Create more eco-capacity
to the area than before
24. Water and Waste Reclamation
• Treat Storm Water
• Treat Waste Water
• Showcase the Effluent
• Provide Wildlife Habitats
• Restore Ecological Balance
– Geology
– Topography
– Hydrology
– Soils
– Biotic Communities
– Human Goals
25. Tidal Flow
BOD & TSS < 5mg/L and TN <10mg/L
• Superior nitrogen removal
• Compact footprint
• Series of 4-6 tidal flow cells
– Periodically flood/drain
• Achieve tertiary standards
• No mechanical aeration
• No clarifier
• Bio-solids digested in place
• Computer controlled
• Plant friendly
• Odor free
26. Good Water 2
BOD & TSS 10mg/L and TN <20mg/L
• Replicates nature more
• Biological nutrient removal
– Plant roots grow on racks
– Biofilms grow on roots
– Biosolids retained on roots
– Invertebrates thrive on
biofilms & biosolids
• 4-6 aerated tanks
– No clarifier
– Ends with vertical flow
• No free water surface
27. Vertical Flow
BOD & TSS < 20mg/L and TN <26mg/L
• No free water surface
– Reduces risk human contact
– Reduced mosquito breeding
• Compact
• Viewing/sampling sumps
– Different parts of system
• Re-circulating gravel filter
• 3 Tanks
– Planted wetland cell
– Filter septic tank
– Re-circulation tank
28. Produce high quality effluent with potential for reuse.
Agricultural (non-edible) & landscape
Industrial activities: cooling & process needs
Ground water recharge
Recreational/environmental use
Parks & wildlife habitats
Non-potable urban uses:
Toilet flushing, construction
Stable operation.
Aesthetic appeal.
29. Oberlin College
Adam Joseph Lewis Center for
Environmental Studies
• Wastewater flow:
– 2 underground anaerobic
reactors
– 2 covered aerobic reactors
– Indoor series of reactors
• Hosts aquatic plants/orgs.
– Clarifier
• Biosolids recycled/removed
– Constructed Wetland
– Effluent disinfected w/ UV
system
34. The Living Lab
2003 Taos County New Mexico Series of tanks inside a greenhouse
• Promote ecological literacy • Students learn how to:
– Elementary schools – Harness waste & promote
– Middle schools beneficial relationships to
provide clean water, food
– High schools and shelter.
– General public
• Living Classroom
– Hands on lessons
• Ecology
• Agriculture
• Aquaculture
• Engineering
• Environmental Restoration
35. Living Lab
Inside a Greenhouse
• Powered by the sun-collects
– Rainwater
• To grow fruits & vegetables
– Storm Water
• To process in living machine
• Study relationships
– Bacteria, algae, protozoa,
plants, animals
– Digest organic compounds in
waste water
• Produces
– Clean water, food, building
materials
36. Concept of Living Lab
Waste of one system is food for another.
Students are immersed in an environment that thrives!
There is no such thing as waste in nature!
37. Creating a Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat
• Support Wildlife
• Support Native Plants
• Provide Human Food
• Create Beauty & Comfort
• Xeriscape
• Protective Landscaping
– Decrease utility bills
• Create an insectary
– Attract/support/breed
beneficial insects that kill
pests
38. Providing Wildlife Habitats on Campus
Students research an animal & design its habitat.
• Select plants that provide
– Food
– Hiding Places
– Breeding Places
• Provide a Water Source
39. Outcome
• Enjoy Nature
• Support Wildlife & Humanity
• Grow food that is safe to eat
– Pesticide free, GM free
• Service Neighborhood
– With beneficial insects & birds
• Eat mosquitoes, aphids etc.
• Decrease Utility Bills
– Reduces associated pollution
– Deciduous Trees
• Can protect a building
– Shade in summer-Sun in winter
• Canopy of treetops
– Animal freeway, for avoiding cars
– Safety from some predators
40. Get People Out in Nature
• Student Involvement
– Habitat Design
– Maintenance
• Community Involvement
– Planting
– Recreation
– Guided Nature Walks
– Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
• Earn badges planting wildflowers
– Donations
– Virtual Tours
• Teaching others via the internet
41. LAVC as a Community Leader
Energy Efficient Buildings Effective Landscaping
watered by a living machine
42. Teaching in an Outdoor Classroom
Nurture a connection with nature!
43. Outdoor classroom coupled w/ living machine
Once built, it lends itself toward interdisciplinary learning
• Language Arts
– News letters/fundraising/invitations
• Media Arts
– Outdoor plays
• Biology
– Campus field trips
– Life cycles, native plants/animal studies
• Math
– Rates of filtration, cost savings,
population counts, growth rates
• Music
– Record sounds of nature
• Social Studies
– Research past land use
• Art
– Draw/paint/photograph nature
44. Students Learning to Compost & Support our Soils
Healthy people rarely need medicine.
Healthy soil rarely needs synthetic chemical pesticides & fertilizers.
47. Future Plans for LAVC Campus?
Students will be a part of the design & maintenance
Constructed Wetland & Wildlife Habitat
Outdoor Classroom
Living Lab
48. Summary
Support Education
• Living Lab
• Outdoor Classroom
• Museum
• Interdisciplinary Uses
• On Campus Field Trips
• Community Nature Walks
• Energy Efficiency
• Supporting Wildlife
• Role Model for Community
– Weekend Workshops
49. Summary
Sustainable Agriculture – Support our Soils
• Composting
• Grow food mixed with the
existing landscape
• Buy food locally
• Pesticide free food
• GM free food
• Crop rotation
• Use microbial bi-products
for natural fertilizer
50. Summary
Financially Self Supporting
• Save Money
– Reduce our water footprint
• Rent the Grounds
– Outdoor stage community events
– Picnic area
– Special Ceremonies
• Weddings, festivals etc.
• Become Certified for Wildlife
– Harbor endangered species
• Monarch Butterfly
– Pollinates our food
• Red legged frog
– Obtain Grants
51. Summary
Community Support
and Involvement
• Recreation
• Weekend Workshops
• Tree & Plant Donations
• Scouts Earn Badges
• HS Projects for College Credit
• Hold Events by Living Machine
– Families walk by points of interest
– Good advertising
– Post informational signs
52. Summary
Sustainable Practices
• Integrated Systems
– Reclaim animal/human waste
– Produce resources from waste
– Create beauty & comfort
• Conserve/Reclaim Water
• Xeriscape with Native Plants
• Provide Wildlife Habitats
• Foster Biodiversity
• Grow Food
• Insectary
– Service the neighborhood
• Human Appreciation of Nature
53. Final Comments
Living Machines can process any kind of waste water.
• After building and maintaining a living machine for 6 years
I can say that with a balanced ecology:
– It smells good
– It always looks beautiful & supports wildlife
– It needs a constant water source to process
– It is basically self supporting and requires minimal maintenance
• Occasional weeding
• Occasional cleaning of the pipe system from algae growth
– Like a roto-rooter clean out
– It’s not a problem if periodic clean out traps are placed along the pipes
54. References
• www.livingmachines.com
– dharma Living Systems
• Biology, the Environment and
You, by Polasek
– Pearson Custom
• Living Lab Project
– DLSinc.com
– (505)751-9481
• Ocean Arks International
(Living Machine)
– Ecological Solutions for the
21st Century
– www.oceanarks.org
– marcc@together.net
55. • How Schoolyard Habitats Serve
as Powerful Learning Tools
– www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats/
• National Wildlife Federation
– www.nwf.org
• The Adam Joseph Lewis Center
for Environmental Studies
– Oberlin College
– www.oberlin.edu/newserv/esc
• www.worldwildlife.com
• The Earth Box
– 469 2nd Avenue North
– St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
– 1(800) 821-8838
