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Understanding and Controlling iron Release in Distribution Systems
Citation:
LYTLE, D. A. Understanding and Controlling iron Release in Distribution Systems. Presented at EPA Workshop on Small Drinking Water Systems: Compliance Strategies, Cincinnati, OH, August 10 - 12, 2010.
Impact/Purpose:
To inform the public.
Description:
Generation of red-water resulting from the release of iron from drinking water distribution system materials is a major consumer complaint of drinking water systems. The objective of this presentation is to provide a fundamental basis for iron release from drinking water distribution systems material in the form a conceptual iron release model. Secondly the presentation will discuss the importance in the properties of iron particles in the appearance of iron-containing waters. And finally the presentation will illustrate how water quality impacts iron release from iron pipes.