Citation:

O'Donnell, A. AND D. A. LYTLE. The Impact of Hexametaphosphate, Orthophosphate, and Temperature on Copper Corrosion and Release. Presented at AWWA Water Quality and Technology Conference and Exposition, Cincinnati, OH, November 16 - 20, 2008.

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Description:

Excessive corrosion of copper plumbing can lead to elevated copper levels at consumer’s tap or pinhole leaks. Corrosion control solutions include pH adjustment or phosphate addition. Orthophosphate has been shown to reduce copper levels in some cases while the role of polyphosphate is less understood.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( PRESENTATION/ SLIDE)

Product Published Date:11/20/2008

Record Last Revised:03/31/2009

OMB Category:Other

Record ID: 201730