Vulnerability of Water Distribution Systems to Pathogen Intrusion: How Effective is a Disinfectant Residual?
Date: 2004 Author: Marco Propato and James G. Uber Institution: University of Cincinnati Bibliographic Entry: Propato, M. and J.G. Uber. 2004. “Vulnerability of Water Distribution Systems to Pathogen Intrusion: How Effective is a Disinfectant Residual?” Environmental Science and Technology 38(13): 3713-3722. Electronic Link: http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/abstract.cgi/esthag/2004/38/i13/abs/es035271z.html Key Words: Water Quality Modeling, Water Contamination Modeling, Disinfectant Residuals, Disinfectant Management Strategies, Chlorine Booster Stations, Contaminant Consequences Summary of Key Issues, Points, Conclusions: Most water systems add chlorine or other disinfectants at the water treatment plants at sufficient levels to allow a residual concentration of disinfectant at any point in the water distribution system. This residual is a means of protecting consumers from pathogens that the drinking water may encounter while it is in the distribution system. The concentration of the dis
