Steps to simplify DBP formation complexities
Identifying the specific DBP formations in a water treatment plant is complex, influenced by factors like organic levels, disinfectant dose, and bromide presence. Anne Malenfant, CDM Smith principal and project manager, recommends closely monitoring source water quality, particularly using UV254 as a measuring tool for reactive organics, which are significant DBP precursors.
Unlike TOC analysis, UV254 is a quick and easy test that can be performed daily, allowing utilities to develop a historical understanding of their water quality and detect changes due to factors like shifting weather patterns, alkalinity, and temperature.
(Editor's note: The descriptoin for this video was written with the assistance of generative AI.)
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