Implementation and operation of coconut fiber/husks stormwater filters as sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for rural communities across the Caribbean

K. Tota-Maharaj; D. Cheddie

doi:10.1061/9780784479025.010

Implementation and operation of coconut fiber/husks stormwater filters as sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for rural communities across the Caribbean

K. Tota-Maharaj
, D. Cheddie

Engineering Systems & Supply Chain Management

Brenchin Castle

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Abstract

Coconut fiber/husk filters can be appropriate in handling high-turbidity stormwaters without becoming quickly clogged. This low-impact filter can «polish» stormwater removing high turbidity and contaminants. Three filter units were constructed and tested at the University of Trinidad and Tobago for urban runoff recycling and nonpotable supply to improve water sanitation and reduce the risk of flooding.The filter utilized local materials that are both widely available and inexpensive enough to discard after use, thus eliminating back-washing. The accumulated water quality data measured inflow and outflow parameters. The removal of the particulates was measured against local and international water quality standards. Experimental results showed that the coconut fiber/husk filters achieved results equal to conventional sand-gravel media filters. There were no significant differences between the filtration techniques, which showed that the coconut fiber/husk filter can treat stormwaters of high turbidity (usually the case for the southern Caribbean).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID
Subtitle of host publication	It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference
Editors	Michael Barrett
Publisher	American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages	105-114
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9780784479025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479025.010
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2015
Event	2015 International Low Impact Development Conference - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Houston, United States Duration: 19 Jan 2015 → 21 Jan 2015

Publication series

Name	International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference

Conference

Conference	2015 International Low Impact Development Conference - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils
Country/Territory	United States
City	Houston
Period	19/01/15 → 21/01/15

UN SDGs

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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

Coconut Fibre
Coconut husk
Filtration media
Low-Impact Technology
Stormwater
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

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Tota-Maharaj, K., & Cheddie, D. (2015). Implementation and operation of coconut fiber/husks stormwater filters as sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for rural communities across the Caribbean. In M. Barrett (Ed.), International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference (pp. 105-114). (International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference). American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479025.010

Tota-Maharaj, K. ; Cheddie, D. / Implementation and operation of coconut fiber/husks stormwater filters as sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for rural communities across the Caribbean. International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference. editor / Michael Barrett. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2015. pp. 105-114 (International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference).

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Tota-Maharaj, K & Cheddie, D 2015, Implementation and operation of coconut fiber/husks stormwater filters as sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for rural communities across the Caribbean. in M Barrett (ed.), International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference. International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), pp. 105-114, 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils, Houston, United States, 19/01/15. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479025.010

Implementation and operation of coconut fiber/husks stormwater filters as sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for rural communities across the Caribbean. / Tota-Maharaj, K.; Cheddie, D.
International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference. ed. / Michael Barrett. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2015. p. 105-114 (International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference).

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Tota-Maharaj K, Cheddie D. Implementation and operation of coconut fiber/husks stormwater filters as sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for rural communities across the Caribbean. In Barrett M, editor, International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). 2015. p. 105-114. (International Low Impact Development Conference 2015 - LID: It Works in All Climates and Soils - Proceedings of the 2015 International Low Impact Development Conference). doi: 10.1061/9780784479025.010

Implementation and operation of coconut fiber/husks stormwater filters as sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for rural communities across the Caribbean

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