Understanding the behavior of Giardia and Cryptosporidium in an urban watershed: Explanation and application of techniques to collect and evaluate monitoring data
- ChemRisk - McLaren/Hart Environmental Engineering Corporation, Warren, NJ (United States)
- Drexel Univ. Philadelphia, PA (United States)
Due to current proposed regulations requiring monitoring for protozoans and demonstration of adequate protozoan removal depending on source water concentrations detected, many utilities are considering or are engaged in protozoan monitoring activities within their watershed so that proper watershed management and treatment modifications can reduce their impact on drinking water safety and quality. However, due to the difficulties associated with the current analytical methods and sample collection many sampling efforts collect data that cannot be interpreted or lack the tools to interpret the information obtained. Therefore, it is necessary to determine how to develop an effective sampling program tailored to a utility`s specific needs to provide interpretable data and develop tools for evaluating such data. The following case study describes the process in which a utility learned how to collect and interpret monitoring data for their specific needs and provides concepts and tools which other utilities can use to aid in their own macro and microwatershed management efforts.
- OSTI ID:
- 387301
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-951108-; TRN: 96:003589-0026
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Water quality technology conference, New Orleans, LA (United States), 12-16 Nov 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings: 1995 water quality technology conference. Part I - Sunday seminars through Session 3E includes poster presentations. Part II - Session 4A through ST7; PB: 2562 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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