Project #490

Filter Operation Effects on Pathogen Passage

$722,808
Completed
Principal Investigator
Peter
Huck
Research Manager
Kate A Martin
Contractor
University of Waterloo
Microbes & Pathogens
Water Quality
Treatment

Abstract

Evaluates the effects of operational factors (e.g., headloss, turbidity, plant-flow changes, particle counts, and charge) on the passage of pathogens through filters during filter ripening periods, filter-run turbidity and particle spikes, and filter breakthrough events. In addition, investigates the impact of sudden changes in source water quality on the breakthrough of pathogens. Research partner: M/DBP Council. Published in 2001.

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