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EVALUATION OF ON-SITE CHLORINE GENERATORS FOR THE DISINFECTION OF DRINKING WATER
Citation:
Goodrich*, J A., R. Sinha, R C. Haught*, J L. Heckman, M W. Ware, AND G. Gordon. EVALUATION OF ON-SITE CHLORINE GENERATORS FOR THE DISINFECTION OF DRINKING WATER. Presented at AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition, Anaheim, CA, 6/15-19/2003.
Description:
Public Water Systems (PWSs) routinely use various forms of chlorine as the disinfectant of choice for the treatment of drinking water. Chlorine is a popular choice because it is a very effective disinfectant, it is inexpensive, and it is widely available in various forms to suit the needs of nearly every utility. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has evaluated various on-site chlorine generator systems that utilize the electrolysis of salt brine to generate chlorine. Evaluations included the Cryptosporidium parvum (C. parvum) oocysts inactivation, disinfection byproduct formation, and distribution system impacts.