Project 4579
Interaction of Fracking and Crude Oil Contaminants with Water Distribution Pipes
$48,164
Principal Investigator
Andrew
Whelton
Research Manager
Jian Zhang, PE, Ph.D.
Contractor
Purdue University
Abstract
This project examines the fate of select fracking and crude oil contaminants in contact with drinking water distribution system materials to enable the water industry to (1) examine system risk and (2) respond to suspected or confirmed incidents where these contaminants enter drinking water facilities. Research partner: AWWA. Published in 2017.
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