China faces a significant challenge resulting from its rapid industrial development, and population and urban growth. Increasing water pollution is compounded by below average per capita freshwater resources. This article examines examples of appropriate processes and technologies that are being applied: natural purification systems (including land application and pond systems), anaerobic biological treatment, biofilms and membrane bioreactors.

anaerobic treatment, appropriate technologies, biofilms, China, land application, membranes, natural purification, ponds, water pollution
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