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ACTIVATED CARBON AND MEMBRANE PROCESSES FOR DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT (DBP) AND MICROBIAL CONTROL
Citation:
Speth*, T F. ACTIVATED CARBON AND MEMBRANE PROCESSES FOR DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT (DBP) AND MICROBIAL CONTROL. Chapter 9, Clark, R.M. and Boutin, B.K. (ed.), Controlling Disinfection By-Products and Microbial Contaminants in Drinking Water (EPA/600/R-01/110). USEA, Cincinnati, OH.
Description:
It is likely that many utilities will be able to meet current and upcoming drinking water regulations for DBPs by implementing one of the following relatively low-cost options: changing coagulation conditions, changing the pont of chlorination, or switching to an alternative disinfectant. However, some utilities may wish to utilize activated carbon or membranes either because a lower-cost solution is not practical or because they wish to take advantage of the unique properties of activated carbon or membrane processes. Activated carbon and membrane processes are considered higher-price options for DBP precursor removal and would most likely require major plant construction. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of activated carbon and membrane research for the control of DBPs and pathogens. Much of the work was conducted, or funded, by ORD.