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Lead Corrosion and Release Basics - Cincinnati
Citation:
Schock, M. AND S. Triantafyllidou. Lead Corrosion and Release Basics - Cincinnati. 19th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small System Challenges and Solution, Cincinnati, OH, August 29 - September 01, 2022.
Impact/Purpose:
This presentation is part of a broader EPA corrosion training session. The intended audience ranges from water system operators, to state and Federal regulators, consultants and health department staff who need to understand risks of contamination of drinking water by lead, copper and other distribution system materials. It is a high-level overview of lead plumbing sources, corrosion reaction basics, and important aquatic chemistry parameters that affect lead release. The presentation gives practical advice for interpreting corrosion control studies, and pros and cons of different approaches and chemicals used for corrosion control.
Description:
This presentation is a high-level overview of lead plumbing sources, corrosion reaction basics, and important aquatic chemistry parameters that affect lead release. The presentation gives practical advice for interpreting corrosion control studies, and pros and cons of different approaches and chemicals used for corrosion control.