Project 815

Characterization and Modeling of Chlorine Decay in Distribution Systems

$853,850
Completed
Principal Investigator
John Vasconcelos
Project Manager
Albert L Ilges
Contractor
Stantec
Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs)
Water Quality

Research Impact

Determines how chlorine decay and trihalomethane formation depend on distribution system characteristics and operating regimes. Also develops field-sampling protocols to calibrate and verify computer models that can be used industry wide. Includes a Foundation version of EPANET, a computer water quality model. Published in 1996.