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Project 4130

Strategy to Manage and Respond to Total Coliforms and E.coli in the Distribution System

$50,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
Melinda
Friedman
Research Manager
Traci L Case
Contractor
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Microbes & Pathogens
Water Quality
Distribution System Management

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. Research Partner: USEPA. Published in 2009. See Project 3116/Order 91259.