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Project #436

Pathogen Intrusion Into the Distribution System

$466,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
Gregory
Kirmeyer
Research Manager
Kate A Martin
Contractor
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Microbes & Pathogens
Water Quality
Monitoring
Distribution System Management
Final Report

Abstract

Determines how microbial pathogens enter the distribution system, particularly when treatment appears to be providing adequate multiple-barrier protection, and estimates the extent of pathogen contamination by different sources of intrusion. Also evaluates the effectiveness of distribution system maintenance practices in protecting the distribution system from pathogen intrusion. In addition, provides recommendations for monitoring programs that detect distribution system contamination by pathogens. Research partner: USEPA. Published in 2001.

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