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Main Title Removal of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) from Drinking Water by Adsorption.
Author Speth, T. F. ;
CORP Author Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab.
Publisher Oct 88
Year Published 1988
Report Number EPA/600/D-88/224;
Stock Number PB89-118632
Additional Subjects Potable water ; Water pollution abatement ; Water treatment ; Water pollution ; Growth ; Microorganisms ; Humans ; Adsorption ; Public health ; Guidelines ; Standards ; Volatile organic compounds (VOC) ; Pretreatment(Water) ; Drinking water
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NTIS  PB89-118632 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The efficiency of using adsorbents to remove VOCs from potable water is discussed. The effects of variable influent concentrations, adsorption competition, natural dissolved organic matter, humic complexations, and microbial growth are evaluated. Column configurations, application methods, regeneration methods, and pretreatment options also are discussed.