Drivers of disinfection byproduct formation and speciation in small, chlorinated coastal groundwater systems: relative roles of bromide and organic matter, and the need for improved source water characterization and monitoring
Tessora Young, Steve Deem, Jolyn C. Leslie, Virpi Salo-Zieman, Huan He, Michael C. Dodd
Abstract
Small, chlorinated coastal groundwater systems are uniquely susceptible to elevated (especially brominated) DBP formation, due to the potential for high bromide and DOM levels, technical and resource constraints, and limited regulatory oversight.
Topics & Concepts
BromideGroundwaterGenetic algorithmEnvironmental chemistryEnvironmental scienceOrganic matterWater sourceDissolved organic carbonChemistryEnvironmental engineeringWater resource managementGeologyEcologyOrganic chemistryBiologyGeotechnical engineeringWater Treatment and DisinfectionGroundwater and Isotope GeochemistryFecal contamination and water quality