Browsing by Subject "Drinking Water"
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APPLICATIONS FOR ADVANCED OXIDATION OF DRINKING WATER USING UV LEDS
(2024-04-10)Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have received much attention in recent years as a new technology for drinking water treatment due to their ability to efficiently degrade natural organic matter (NOM). Ultraviolet ... -
Beyond Manganese Oxidizing Bacteria: Using Metagenomics for an Improved Understanding of Sustained Manganese Oxidation and Removal in Surface Water Biofilters
(2024-02-05)Manganese has evolved from a contaminant of aesthetic concern due to an improved understanding of the health risks associated with elevated levels of Mn in drinking water and its accumulation within, and subsequent release ... -
CONTROLLING DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCT FORMATION WITH GAC ADSORPTION AND POTENTIAL ROLE FOR UV-LEDS WITH CHLORINE
(2023-12-07)The J. Douglas Kline Water Supply Plant (JDKWSP) is one of the main drinking water facilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The treatment process of JDKWSP is characterized by direct anthracite-sand filtration and chlorine ... -
IMPACT OF MANGANESE ON CORROSION CONTROL AND BIOFILM FORMATION IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(2019-04-12)The fate of manganese in distribution, along with its impact on biomass accumulation and lead release was investigated at the bench-scale. Confirmation of manganese-biofouling of the JD Kline Water Supply Plant’s raw water ... -
Passive Samplers and qPCR Analysis: A Potential Detection Method for Cyanobacteria in Drinking Water Sources
(2022-08-16)The synergistic effects of climate change and lake recovery are expected to increase the intensity and frequency of cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (HABs) in surface waters. Many drinking water sources experience HABs ... -
A Qualitative Case Study Of Relationships Between Public Health And Municipal Drinking Water and Wastewater In Coral Harbour, Nunavut
(2013-08-21)Wide health gaps exist between Canada’s Inuit population and their non-Indigenous counterparts in nearly all categories. Two basic public health protection principles in any community worldwide are access to safe drinking ... -
UNDERSTANDING PHOSPHATE FOR CONTROLLING METALS RELEASE AND BIOFILM FORMATION IN DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(2016-12-20)Corrosion is a common problem in drinking water distribution systems and leaching of contaminants such as lead is a concern for the health of all consumers. Populations who are more susceptible to lead exposure are infants, ...