Treatment Options for Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Other Contaminants in Recycled Backwash Water

Abstract

Provides initial sampling of plants to determine the extent to which recycle is a problem. Provides guidance to utilities seeking design, operational, and modified recycling scenarios to reduce viable cysts and oocysts in recycled backwash water. Also considers the ramifications of recycling on compliance for disinfection by-products and other contaminants. Discusses the relative effectiveness of facility modifications or operational changes to remove viable cysts and oocysts and other contaminants from the backwash stream. Published in 2001.

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Treatment Options for Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Other Contaminants in Recycled Backwash Water

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05/01/2003

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Treatment Options for Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Other Contaminants in Recycled Backwash Water

Abstract

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Treatment Options for Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Other Contaminants in Recycled Backwash Water

Evaluation of Membrane Technologies for Removal of Atrazine and Other SOCs

Environmental Persistence and Disinfection of the Lassa Virus and SARS-CoV-2 to Protect Worker and Public Safety

Real-Time On-Line Monitoring of Contaminants in Water: Developing a Research Strategy From Utility Experiences and Needs

Wastewater-Based Epidemiology and Clinical Surveillance for Antimicrobial Resistance

Performic Acid Disinfection in Wastewater Effluent and CSOs in Context of Disinfection By-Products and Future Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Viruses

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