Filtrexx University

Pollutant Removal

Studies show compost biofilters can remove a wide variety of pollutants from storm water, including metals, nutrients, harmful bacteria, oil/petroleum hydrocarbons, and fine sediments. This lesson dives deep into the data on compost for pollutant removal.

Intro to Pollutant Removal

EnviroSoxx® consist of sediment control devices with one or more natural additives used to remove invisible pollutants. Learn how EnviroSoxx® can:

  • Remove up to 99% of coliform bacteria
  • Remove up to 73% of heavy metals
  • Remove up to 92% of nutrients
  • Remove up to 99% of hydrocarbons

3-way Biofiltration

Physical-Traps sediment in matrix of varying pore spaces and sizes
Chemical-Binds and adsorbs pollutants in storm runoff
Biological-Degrades various compounds with bacteria and fungi

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