AWWA ACE99567

Pilot-scale experiments have been performed to assess the ability of conventional treatment to control Cryptosporidium oocysts under steady-state conditions. The work was performed with a pilot plant that was designed to minimize flow rates and the number of oocysts required for continuous spiking. Viable oocysts were fed into the plant influent at a concentration of 106/L for 36 to 60 hours. The removals of oocysts and the surrogate parameters turbidity, total particle counts, and aerobic endospores were measured through sedimentation and filtration. There was a positive correlation between the log removals of oocysts and all surrogate parameters through the coagulation and settling process. With proper coagulation control, the conventional treatment process achieved the 2 log total Cryptosporidium removal credit granted by the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (IESWTR). In all cases where 2 log total removal was not achieved, the plant also did not comply with the IESWTR's filter effluent turbidity requirements.

Product Details

Published:

01/01/1999

ISBN(s):

1583210016

Number of Pages:

19

File Size:

1 file , 230 KB