Project 1285

Fate and Persistence of Pathogens Subjected to Ultraviolet Light and Chlorine Disinfection

Completed
Principal Investigator
Karl Linden
Project Manager
Daniel M Woltering
Contractor
Duke University
Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs)
Microbes & Pathogens
Treatment

Abstract

Disinfection of wastewater is a necessary treatment process for protecting the public from potential exposure to pathogenic microorganisms because many wastewater effluents are discharged into waterbodies that may be used for recreation or as future drinking water supplies. Published by WERF. 122 pages. Soft cover.

Originally funded as WERF project 98-HHE-2.