Treatment of Waters With Elevated Organic Content #2874

Project Summary: Investigates the processes involved in the treatment of organic matter specifically during periods of elevated loads. Studies inorganic coagulants and suitable alternatives to establish the optimum operating protocols for their removal. Focuses on the effect of organic levels on floc structure and the impact this has on physical separation processes. Tailored Collaboration partner: Yorkshire Water. Published in 2007.

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Contractor: Cranfield University

Funded: 2002              Completion Year: 2007              Funding Amount: $463,120.00

Goal Area: Water Quality

Related Topics: Climate Change,  Coagulation,  Disinfection By-Products,  Enhanced Coagulation,  Monitoring,  Natural Organic Matter,  Organic Contaminants,  Precursor Control,  Treatment Technologies,  Water Quality

Benefits to the Drinking Water Supply Community:
Many water utilities encounter episodes of high organic loading linked to heavy rainfall or snowmelt, during which treatment processes fail and water quality deteriorates. This project will investigate processes for removing organic matter and establish optimal treatment protocols to help water utilities deal effectively with this problem.