| Parameter | Greater Cincinnati Water Works Sand Filter | Study Sand Filter |
| Depth | 61 cm | 10 cm |
| Area | 438.9 m2 | 36.5 cm2 |
| EBCT | 5 - 6 min | 5.6 min |
| Flow rate | 3 g/ft2/min | 1.5 ml/min |
| Sand size | 0.45 - 0.55 mm | 0.45 - 0.55 mm |