Microbiology of potable water and ground water

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6719883

Allen, M J

A literature review dealing with the microbiology of potable water and ground water is presented. In recent years, there has been increased interest in the use of granular activated carbon (GAC) and alternate disinfection practices to reduce trihalomethane. Results of studies utilizing GAC columns are reported as well as studies evaluating ozone, chlorine dioxide, and chloromines. Virus removal efficiencies were compared with several disinfectants. Ground water studies demonstrate that biological contaminants can travel large distances underground without substantial attenuation by aquifer material.(KRM)

• Research Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dallas, TX
• OSTI ID: 6719883
• Journal Information: J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Vol. 54:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DRINKING WATER
WATER POLLUTION
WATER TREATMENT
GROUND WATER
MICROORGANISMS
BIOLOGY
ACTIVATED CARBON
CHLORINATION
OZONE
PARTICULATES
REVIEWS
VIRUSES
WATER POLLUTION MONITORS
ADSORBENTS
CARBON
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DOCUMENT TYPES
ELEMENTS
HALOGENATION
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MONITORS
NONMETALS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PARASITES
PARTICLES
POLLUTION
WATER
520200* - Environment
Aquatic- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport- (-1989)
550700 - Microbiology