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Which Disinfectant Will Work Best for Us?
Author(s) -
Angers Jim
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.2001.tb02306.x
Subject(s) - chloramine , potassium permanganate , disinfectant , sodium hypochlorite , chlorine dioxide , chlorine , chemistry , work (physics) , ultraviolet , pulp and paper industry , environmental science , waste management , inorganic chemistry , organic chemistry , engineering , materials science , mechanical engineering , optoelectronics
The question in this month's column concerns alternative disinfectants, in particular potassium permanganate, and how applicable they are to small systems. The alternative disinfectants discussed include potassium permanganate, sodium hypochlorite, chloramines, chlorine dioxide, ultraviolet, and ozonation. The article states that small systems may find their disinfection application requires a combination of different chemicals and techniques to achieve a high‐quality finished water. A list of AWWA references is given for further information on alternative disinfectants.