A Review of Literature on the Removal of Microbial Contaminants from Drinking Water

Download or read book A Review of Literature on the Removal of Microbial Contaminants from Drinking Water written by Hongde Zhou and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report reviews the various water treatment technologies available to remove micro-organisms from raw water supplies. Discussions of each technology includes a process overview, performance information, design considerations, operating and maintenance aspects, and notes on costs and status of technology development. In addition, the impacts of important micro-organisms and relevant regulations are examined to highlight the significance and requirements of removing micro-organisms from water treatment processes. Specific consideration is made regarding those technologies suitable for small community systems located in the Northern River Basins Study area. Types of technologies examined include pre-filtration processes such as coagulation and sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Three types of package plants (conventional, tube-type clarification, and adsorption clarifier) suitable for small communities are also reviewed.