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Evaluation of Filtration and UV Disinfection for Inactivation of Viruses in Non-Community Water Systems in Minnesota
Citation:
Patterson, C., A. Anderson, N. Gieske, A. Zeigler, AND J. Heckman. Evaluation of Filtration and UV Disinfection for Inactivation of Viruses in Non-Community Water Systems in Minnesota. To be Presented at EWRI World Water Congress, Sacramento, California, May 21 - 25, 2017.
Impact/Purpose:
Several studies, including a recent study conducted by Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), show that viruses occur in groundwater at a higher rate than expected. Based on preliminary results in Minnesota, virus occurrence appears to be correlated with recharge events such as heavy rainfall and snowmelt. These recharge events are predicted to become more extreme due to climate change impacts. Filtration, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, and chlorination, can provide a multi-barrier approach for removal or inactivation of pathogens and DBP precursors in both groundwater and surface water systems.
Description:
This study evaluated filtration and disinfection processes for removal and inactivation of pathogens in non-community water systems (NCWS) in two surface water supplies. Pretreatment systems included 1) pressure sand filtration, and 2) granular activated carbon adsorption, and 3) cartridge filtration. Two types of low-pressure UV systems were evaluated with and without pretreatment systems. The presentation will provide results for removal of particles and inactivation of MS2 bacteriophage (a viral surrogate) on two surface waters in northeastern Minnesota.