Abstract
Because of upcoming surface and groundwater regulations regarding the control of microbiological and chemical contaminants, there is a need to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of ultraviolet (UV) radiation for primary disinfection of potable water supplies. Data is presented on microbicidal wavelengths of UV and distribution of energy output for low and medium-pressure arc lamps. Both systems were found to perform equally well for inactivating microorganisms, but each had distinct advantages in different applications. Approximate dosages for 90% inactivation of selected microorganisms by UV is presented in a table. Cost analysis for disinfection is presented in two tables as well as the advantages and disadvantages of UV disinfection.
Wolfe, R. L.
[1]
- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (United States)
Citation Formats
Wolfe, R. L.
Ultraviolet disinfection of potable water.
FAO: N. p.,
1990.
Web.
doi:10.1021/es00076a001.
Wolfe, R. L.
Ultraviolet disinfection of potable water.
FAO.
doi:10.1021/es00076a001.
Wolfe, R. L.
1990.
"Ultraviolet disinfection of potable water."
FAO.
doi:10.1021/es00076a001.
https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/10.1021/es00076a001.
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title = {Ultraviolet disinfection of potable water}
author = {Wolfe, R. L.}
abstractNote = {Because of upcoming surface and groundwater regulations regarding the control of microbiological and chemical contaminants, there is a need to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of ultraviolet (UV) radiation for primary disinfection of potable water supplies. Data is presented on microbicidal wavelengths of UV and distribution of energy output for low and medium-pressure arc lamps. Both systems were found to perform equally well for inactivating microorganisms, but each had distinct advantages in different applications. Approximate dosages for 90% inactivation of selected microorganisms by UV is presented in a table. Cost analysis for disinfection is presented in two tables as well as the advantages and disadvantages of UV disinfection.}
doi = {10.1021/es00076a001}
journal = {Environmental science and technology}
issue = {6}
volume = {24}
journal type = {AC}
place = {FAO}
year = {1990}
month = {Jun}
}
title = {Ultraviolet disinfection of potable water}
author = {Wolfe, R. L.}
abstractNote = {Because of upcoming surface and groundwater regulations regarding the control of microbiological and chemical contaminants, there is a need to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of ultraviolet (UV) radiation for primary disinfection of potable water supplies. Data is presented on microbicidal wavelengths of UV and distribution of energy output for low and medium-pressure arc lamps. Both systems were found to perform equally well for inactivating microorganisms, but each had distinct advantages in different applications. Approximate dosages for 90% inactivation of selected microorganisms by UV is presented in a table. Cost analysis for disinfection is presented in two tables as well as the advantages and disadvantages of UV disinfection.}
doi = {10.1021/es00076a001}
journal = {Environmental science and technology}
issue = {6}
volume = {24}
journal type = {AC}
place = {FAO}
year = {1990}
month = {Jun}
}