Real-Time On-Line Monitoring of Contaminants in Water: Developing a Research Strategy From Utility Experiences and Needs #4025

Project Summary: Identifies challenges and constraints in the development of real-time on-line monitoring of microbial and chemical contaminants in water. Conducted a workshop to develop criteria for the development, verification, and application of new technologies. Research partners: KWR and UKWIR. KWR published a report was made available in 2009 for Foundation subscribers to download.

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Contractor: KWR

Project Manager: Hsiao-wen Chen

Funded: 2006              Completion Year: 2008              Funding Amount: $45,000.00

Goal Area: Water Quality

Related Topics: Management,  Analytical Methods,  Climate Change,  Detection,  Distribution System Water Quality,  Early Warning Systems,  Groundwater,  Information Management,  Information Technology,  Monitoring,  On-line Monitoring,  Security,  Source Water Protection,  Surrogates,  Water Quality,  Water Resources

Benefits to the Drinking Water Supply Community:
This project will identify needed research to advance the use of real-time online water-quality-monitoring technologies by drinking water utilities.