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DBP reduction using mixed oxidants generated on site
Author(s) -
Hamm Beth
Publication year - 2002
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.1551-8833.2002.tb10216.x
Subject(s) - haloacetic acids , chemistry , reduction (mathematics) , residual , reducing agent , environmental chemistry , combinatorial chemistry , organic chemistry , computer science , algorithm , mathematics , geometry , chlorine
This paper describes how mixed oxidants generated on site have a demonstrated track record of reducing both total trihalomethanes (TTHMS) and haloacetic acids (HAAS) without the attendant problems associated with bromates and chlorites or issues regarding safe handling. Mixed‐oxidant chemistry is discussed along with theories for behavioral differences that include: preferential‐acting nonchlorine oxidants; biofilm elimination; improved residual at a reduced dosage; and, microflocculation.