AWWA JAW3857

This is the final report of a five-part series that summarizes the existing treatment technology to meet the National Interim Primary Drinking Water Regulations for inorganics. Treatment technology for the removal of barium and radionuclides is presented with emphasis placed on laboratory jar test and pilot plant studies conducted by the Drinking Water Research Division of USEPA. Where available, full-scale treatment data also are presented. The principle treatment techniques discussed are conventional coagulation, lime softening, activated carbon adsorption, ion exchange, and reverse osmosis. A general discussion of the health effects and the chemistry of each contaminant is also presented. Includes 43 references, tables, figures.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. 72 - No. 7

Published:

07/01/1980

Number of Pages:

12

File Size:

1 file , 2.5 MB