Project #912

Development of Disinfection Guidelines for the Installation and Replacement of Water Mains

$270,102
Completed
Principal Investigator
Charles
Haas
Research Manager
Michaela N Hasan
Contractor
Drexel University
Treatment
Pipes
Asset Management

Abstract

Presents a quantitative basis for determining the adequate contact time and disinfectant concentration to achieve acceptable levels of disinfection following the repair or installation of water mains. Identifies distribution systems that have experienced problems and common features that may be responsible for unsatisfactory disinfection performance. Published in 1998.