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Potential Corrosion Issues Resulting from Extreme Weather Events
Citation:
Speth, T., M. DeSantis, M. Schock, AND D. Lytle. Potential Corrosion Issues Resulting from Extreme Weather Events. 13th CECIA-IAUPR Biennial Symposium on Potable Water Issues in Puerto Rico, Bayamon, PUERTO RICO, February 14 - 16, 2019.
Impact/Purpose:
Although there is no direct connection between Extreme Weather Events and corrosion issues in drinking water distribution systems, there are situations that may arise that would result in corrosion events that could impact human health. The presentation may help utilities target lead and copper sampling after an extreme weather event. It also could help citizens as they deal with their individual water issues.
Description:
Although there is no direct connection between Extreme Weather Events and corrosion issues in drinking water distribution systems, there are situations that may arise that would result in corrosion events that could impact human health. One would be a large change in source water characteristics that would directly or indirectly impact finished water quality. This finished water quality may be such that it would induce either lead or copper corrosion. The other situation would be if a residence is abandoned for an extended period of time and the water quality degrades to the point of becoming corrosive. This presentation will describe the situations that may cause elevated lead or copper corrosion.