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Sustainable Water Infrastructure

Membrane Bioreactors - Wastewater Management Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview of the membrane bioreactors in wastewater treatment plants, their advantages, applicability, design features and design considerations. The fact sheet includes case studies highlighting the use of membrane bioreactors.

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