Water Chemistry Effects on Dissolution Rates of Lead Corrosion Products

Abstract

Summarizes the state-of-knowledge regarding dissolution rates of lead corrosion products. Also assesses the effect of changes in water chemistry on lead concentrations in distribution systems by (1) quantitatively developing rate equations for the dissolution of three important corrosion products that can control dissolved lead concentrations in distribution, and (2) evaluating the applicability of these rate equations to lead release from actual pipe scales. Published in 2010.

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Influence of Water Chemistry on the Dissolution and Transformation Rates of Lead Corrosion Products

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07/10/2010

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Water Chemistry Effects on Dissolution Rates of Lead Corrosion Products

Abstract

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Influence of Water Chemistry on the Dissolution and Transformation Rates of Lead Corrosion Products

Non-Intrusive Methodology for Assessing Lead and Copper Corrosion

Effect of Nitrification on Corrosion in the Distribution System

Distribution System Water Quality Changes Following Corrosion Control Strategies

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

A Simple and Cost-Effective Alternative Analytical Method for Monitoring and Optimizing Chloramine Chemistry in a Distribution System

Technologies and Approaches to Minimize Brominated and Iodinated DBPs in Distribution Systems

Case Studies on Water Sector Interdependencies