Project #531

Humic Substance Removal and Minimizing Trihalomethanes by Ferric Chloride Coagulation

$81,800
Completed
Principal Investigator
Appiah
Amirtharajah
Research Manager
Jeffrey Oxenford
Contractor
Georgia Institute of Technology
Constituents of Emerging Concern (CECs)
Advanced Treatment
Treatment

Abstract

Investigates the removal of dissolved organic material by ferric chloride coagulation. Establishes iron coagulation diagrams for DOC removal based on pH and coagulant dosages. Also investigates the usefulness of fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry to characterize the DOC. Published in 1995.