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AWWA ACE95044

  • Factors Contributing to the Presence of Klebsiella in a Water Distribution System
  • Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 01/01/1995
  • Publisher: AWWA

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The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), which serves the water supply needs of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland, reported occurrences of Klebsiella during the summers of 1992 and 1993. The factors contributing to the survival of Klebsiella in the WSSC distribution system are poorly understood, and this project was initiated in order to gain some insight into the possible reasons for the occurrences. In order to effectively control any future occurrences, it is necessary to identify the factors that can encourage the occurrence of Klebsiella in the distribution system. The primary objective of this project was to identify the factors and growth conditions that could have contributed to the occurrences of Klebsiella in the distribution system waters following conventional treatment of the Potomac river and the Patuxent Reservoir water supplies. In addition, studies were also conducted to evaluate the efficiency of three possible disinfectants: chlorine, chloramine and ozone, in the inactivation of Klebsiella.

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