Sediment and biofilm affect disinfectant decay rates during long-term operation of simulated reclaimed water distribution systems
Ni Zhu, Kris Mapili, Haniyyah Majeed, Amy Pruden, Marc Edwards
Abstract
Unique water chemistry and operational conditions of reclaimed water distribution systems facilitated accumulation of sediment which resulted in depletion of disinfectants and microbial regrowth.
Topics & Concepts
DisinfectantSedimentEnvironmental scienceBiofilmDistribution (mathematics)Reclaimed waterEnvironmental engineeringEnvironmental chemistryHydrology (agriculture)ChemistryGeologyGeotechnical engineeringBacteriaGeomorphologyWastewaterMathematicsMathematical analysisOrganic chemistryPaleontologyWater Treatment and DisinfectionWastewater Treatment and ReuseWater Systems and Optimization