Project #3116

Strategies for Managing Total Coliform and E.Coli in Distribution Systems

$763,207
Completed
Principal Investigator
Gregory
Kirmeyer
Research Manager
Traci L Case
Contractor
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Microbes & Pathogens
Distribution System Management
Water Quality

Abstract

Develops a practical guide to help utilities manage microbial water quality and develop response strategies to total coliforms and E. coli events in the distribution system. Also includes the application of available microbial source tracking tool(s) for the determination of contamination source(s) in the distribution system. Published in 2009.