Effect of disinfectant residual, pH, and temperature on microbial abundance in disinfected drinking water distribution systems
Lauren C. Kennedy, Scott E. Miller, Rose S. Kantor, Kara L. Nelson
Abstract
This work demonstrates insights gained from monitoring absolute microbial abundance in full-scale disinfected drinking water distribution systems and lays a foundation for statistical approaches that could provide a basis for applying these tools.
Topics & Concepts
DisinfectantAbundance (ecology)Environmental scienceResidualDistribution (mathematics)Environmental chemistryEnvironmental engineeringChemistryEcologyMathematicsBiologyOrganic chemistryMathematical analysisAlgorithmWater Treatment and DisinfectionWater Systems and OptimizationFecal contamination and water quality