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Coliforms in a water distribution system: a remedial approach
Author(s) -
Hudson LeVerne D.,
Hankins James W.,
Battaglia Michael
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1983.tb05228.x
Subject(s) - chlorine , environmental science , remedial action , membrane filter , mains electricity , biology , pulp and paper industry , environmental engineering , contamination , toxicology , chemistry , ecology , engineering , environmental remediation , membrane , genetics , organic chemistry , voltage , electrical engineering
In 1982 the incidence of noncoliform colonies increased alarmingly in the standard membrane filter tests of samples from the Springfield, Ill., system. This signaled a potential problem with bacteria and was followed by coliform infestation in the water mains. Intensive measures were taken to control bacterial growth in the water treatment process and in the distribution system, with an ultimate goal of preventing the reseeding of the system by chlorine‐resistant organisms.