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Main Title Troubleshooting an Existing Treatment Plant.
Author Logsdon, G. S. ; Mason, L. ; Stanley, J. B. ;
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Drinking Water Research Div. ;Carrollton, GA. ;Keck and Wood, Atlanta, GA.
Year Published 1988
Report Number EPA/600/D-88/126;
Stock Number PB88-218441
Additional Subjects Water pollution control ; Filtration ; Turbidity ; Coagulation ; Spores ; Performance standards ; Samples ; Equipment ; Water treatment plants ; Water quality management ; Troubleshooting ; Procedures ; Cryptosporidium
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NTIS  PB88-218441 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The paper reviews the procedures used during the investigation of the Carrollton Water Filtration Plant in February, 1987, at the time of a waterborne outbreak caused by Cryptosporidium. Recommendations for improvements in equipment and operating procedures are given, and the changes made are described. Information is presented on present water quality vs. quality before the outbreak. Improvements to the 8 MGD plant have cost about $300,000.