Project #2771

Impacts of Distribution System Water Quality on Disinfection Efficacy

$713,144
Completed
Principal Investigator
Helene
Baribeau
Research Manager
Jason Allen
Contractor
Carollo Engineers
Water Quality
Microbes & Pathogens
Distribution System Management

Abstract

Assesses the impact of dynamic water quality conditions in the distribution system on the inactivation of microorganisms in bulk water. Addresses questions about the usefulness of maintaining a secondary residual and the target level to be maintained. Bridges research related to distribution system water quality with that of microbial inactivation. Research partner: USEPA. Published in 2005.