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REMOVAL OF DBCP FROM GROUNDWATER-VOLUME 1. POE/POU TREATMENT DEVICES: INSTITUTIONAL AND JURISDICTIONAL FACTORS
Citation:
Longley, K., G. Hanna, AND B. Gump. REMOVAL OF DBCP FROM GROUNDWATER-VOLUME 1. POE/POU TREATMENT DEVICES: INSTITUTIONAL AND JURISDICTIONAL FACTORS. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/2-89/029 (NTIS PB89198808), 1989.
Description:
The results obtained from evaluating ten GAG POE (point-of-entry) devices show that while these GAG units generally function very satisfactorily, their performance can change markedly over short periods of time. These units require conscientious, periodic monitoring. The monitoring of the operation of the POE (and POU) units appears to be a significant shortcoming in the application of this technology. During the course of this study, operation and maintenance problems were encountered with three of the ten unit monitored. Several institutional models exist and are described for achieving the desired degree of supervision and control over individual or small private water systems. A third party evaluation of POE/POU treatment equipment to verify the manufacturers claims is an important mechanism for providing consumer protection. Such an equipment testing program could be established by legislation and implemented through a state laboratory, or one or more independent testing facilities.