<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The investigation is conducted on the biochemical form and characteristics of wastewater-derived DON in three different WWTPs in Jordan. The main eliminations of DON and biodegradable dissolved organic nitrogen (BDON) noticed along the treatment course are in the Irbid (ITP). Dissolved combined amino acids (DCAA) and dissolved free amino acids (DFAA) in the outlet accounted for less than 4% of the outlet DON of all plants. The DON from the outlet was composed of 90% hydrophilic compounds which stimulate algal growth. The study provided information for future improvement of WWTPs of Jordan and for adjusting the assortment of DON elimination systems to comply with stricter limits.</p></abstract>

The investigation is conducted on the biochemical form and characteristics of wastewater-derived DON in three different WWTPs in Jordan. The main eliminations of DON and biodegradable dissolved organic nitrogen (BDON) noticed along the treatment course are in the Irbid (ITP). Dissolved combined amino acids (DCAA) and dissolved free amino acids (DFAA) in the outlet accounted for less than 4% of the outlet DON of all plants. The DON from the outlet was composed of 90% hydrophilic compounds which stimulate algal growth. The study provided information for future improvement of WWTPs of Jordan and for adjusting the assortment of DON elimination systems to comply with stricter limits.

Characteristics of Dissolved Organic Nitrogen in Municipal and Biological Nitrogen Removal Wastewater Treatment Plants in Jordan

Biological Sciences and Biotechnology Department

Transylvanian Review of Systematical and Ecological Research

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The investigation is conducted on the biochemical form and characteristics of wastewater-derived DON in three different WWTPs in Jordan. The main eliminations...

Characteristics of Dissolved Organic Nitrogen in Municipal and Biological Nitrogen Removal Wastewater Treatment Plants in Jordan

Published Online: Jan 21, 2020

Page range: 1 - 12

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/trser-2019-0008

Keywords
nitrogen fractionation, amino acids, wastewater treatment plants

© 2019 Mohammed Ali Wedyan et al., published by Sciendo

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Characteristics of Dissolved Organic Nitrogen in Municipal and Biological Nitrogen Removal Wastewater Treatment Plants in Jordan

Published Online: Jan 21, 2020

Page range: 1 - 12

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/trser-2019-0008

Keywordsnitrogen fractionation, amino acids, wastewater treatment plants

© 2019 Mohammed Ali Wedyan et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
nitrogen fractionation, amino acids, wastewater treatment plants