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AWWA ACE99583
- The Blue Water Phenomenon: What We Know and Do Not Know
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 01/01/1999
- Publisher: AWWA
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This paper provides general observations on the nature of the "blue water" phenomenon, background chemistry of reactions occurring within aerobic copper pipes and a summary of current understanding. The production of "blue water" from consumer plumbing is one of the most perplexing of all copper corrosion problems. This paper highlights important challenges that face industry, researchers and consumers.