Project #4478

Validation and Site-Specific Action Spectra Correction Factors for Medium Pressure Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems

$297,866
Completed
Principal Investigator
Harold
Wright
Research Manager
Mrs. Alice E Fulmer
Contractor
Carollo Engineers
Advanced Treatment
Microbes & Pathogens
Treatment

Abstract

The goal of this project was to develop a set of action spectra correction factors, using specific medium-pressure (MP) UV reactors and their associated validation conditions, that will allow utilities to continue to use these UV systems to confidently achieve regulatory credit for pathogen disinfection. The models and analysis developed are also applicable to other utilities that employ similar MP UV reactor systems. Tailored collaboration partners: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Seattle Public Utilities, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Cedar Rapids Water Department, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Fallbrook Public Utility District, Black & Veatch. Published in 2018.