Interaction of Fracking and Crude Oil Contaminants with Water Distribution Pipes

Abstract

This project examines the fate of select fracking and crude oil contaminants in contact with drinking water distribution system materials to enable the water industry to (1) examine system risk and (2) respond to suspected or confirmed incidents where these contaminants enter drinking water facilities. Research partner: AWWA. Published in 2017.

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Interaction of Fracking and Crude Oil Contaminants with Water Distribution Pipes

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09/21/2017

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Interaction of Fracking and Crude Oil Contaminants with Water Distribution Pipes

Abstract

Resources

Interaction of Fracking and Crude Oil Contaminants with Water Distribution Pipes

Practical Framework for Water Infrastructure Resilience

Research Plan for Management of Emerging Pathogens Associated with Distribution Systems

Epidemiologic Study of Health Effects Associated With Low Pressure Events in Drinking Water Distribution Systems

Soapstone Valley Park Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Air Quality Site Monitoring and Emissions Testing

Understanding the Mechanisms of Chlorine and Chloramine Impact on Opportunistic Pathogens in Distribution Systems

Critical Evaluation and Assessment of Health and Environmental Risks from Antibiotic Resistance in Reuse and Wastewater

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important