Date: December 31, 2010
The project identifies the key chemical and physical water quality parameters that influence changes in microbial water quality in reclaimed water distribution systems....
Development and Evaluation of Ultrafiltration Methods to Concentrate Pathogens from Reclaimed Water
Date: December 31, 2010
The project developed a simple, effective UF procedure to detect multiple pathogens from reclaimed water....
Low-Cost Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Water Reclamation Plants
Date: December 31, 2010
The project provides up-to-date information on the costs, treatment capabilities, and operability of available technologies. A range of unit treatment processes and package systems were identified and evaluated....
Date: December 31, 2009
The project evaluates the potential for release of metals of public health concern from surface infiltration operations when reclaimed water of low total dissolved solids (TDS) is used....
Formation and Fate of Chlorination Byproducts in Desalination Systems
Date: December 31, 2009
The project assesses the occurrence of contaminants of concern in water produced by desalination systems when chlorine is used for seawater pre-treatment or for disinfection....
Date: December 31, 2009
The project examines the effect of cation composition on the removal of hydrophobic contaminants of concern during wastewater treatment....
Date: December 31, 2009
The project identifies, selects, and tests environmentally acceptable tracers for measuring travel times of reclaimed water and its constituents in recharge systems....
Date: December 31, 2009
The project developed a laboratory method for reliable quantification of hydrogen peroxide in the 0.5- to 5-mg/L concentration range that is effective in a natural water matrix as well as in the presence of combined chlorine (chloramine)....
A Protocol for Estimating Potential Water Quality Impacts of Recycled Projects
Date: December 31, 2009
The project developed a standardized process, or framework, with associated analytical tools, for evaluating potential groundwater quality impacts that could result from incidental recharge by recycled water beneficially used for irrigation or stored in ponds....
