Project 309

Assessing and Controlling Bacterial Regrowth in Distribution Systems

$196,501
Completed
Principal Investigator
Mark LeChevallier
Project Manager
Martin J Allen
Contractor
Illinois-American Water Company
Biofilms
Microbes & Pathogens
Pipes
Water Quality

Abstract

Provides guidance on assessing the extent and relative importance of biofilm and biological activities on water quality deterioration in distribution systems. Demonstrates which methods and procedures effectively evaluate the potential for biological problems and identifies specific practices to control such problems. Published in 1989.