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A conventional water filtration plant is designed to process 100 MGD of a surface water. The...

A conventional water filtration plant is designed to process 100 MGD of a surface water. The plant is equipped with normal dual media filters. The area of each filter is 650 ft^2. the filter aids such as nonionic polymers are not used in this plant.

a) What is the main flaw in this design? Explain your answer.

b) What kind of modifications would you suggest?

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