Chapter 3. System Options Based upon Vegetated Treatment Areas

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Chapter 3. System Options Based upon Vegetated Treatment Areas

Title: Chapter 3. System Options Based upon Vegetated Treatment Areas

Authors: Rick Koelsch, Jeff Lorimor, Bill Boyd, and John Brach

Summary: Vegetated Treatment Areas (VTAs) are generally regarded as an alternative technology that alone will not meet the Effluent Limitation Guidelines of the CAFO regulations. This section will review several system options that include a VTA for their potential application to CAFOs.

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Section 3 System Options

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Chapter 3. System Options Based upon Vegetated Treatment Areas