Project 3014

Occurrence and Formation of Nitrogenous Disinfection By-Products

$526,010
Completed
Principal Investigator
William
Mitch
Research Manager
Dr. Djanette Khiari
Contractor
Yale University
Emerging Disinfection Byproducts
Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs)

Abstract

Performs an occurrence survey of organic and inorganic nitrogen precursors in source waters and nitrogenous disinfection by-products (N-DBPs) in chlorinated and chloraminated finished waters. Determines organic and inorganic nitrogen precursor characteristics and water quality parameters that contribute to N-DBP formation, and mechanisms of N-DBP formation. Research partner: USEPA. Published in 2009.