UV Disinfection Knowledge Base

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This project developed a UV disinfection knowledge base that incorporates utility experiences with facility operation and maintenance issues, design, validation, performance, costs, lamp breakage/aging, and lessons learned. The project also examined the prevention and control of mercury release from UV lamp breakage. Published in 2012.

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UV Disinfection Knowledge Base

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UV Disinfection Knowledge Base

Investigation of Nanobubble Technology for the Removal of MIB and Geosmin from Drinking Water

The Effect of Upstream Treatment Processes on UV Disinfection Performance

Evaluating and Optimizing Source Treatment Technologies to Improve the Biodegradability of Organic Compounds

Evaluating Innovative and Sustainable Treatment Options for Biosolids

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