AWWA Webcast to focus on disinfection byproducts research.

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Disinfection By-Products: Recent Research Raises Concerns webcast will address use of alternatives to chlorine for disinfection of water as well as possible unintended consequences. To be held April 7, program will tackle subjects such as investigating use of chloramine ahead of ozonation for controlling bromate, optimization of coagulation processes to balance treatment objectives for natural organic matter, and particle removal in low-alkalinity, low-turbidity water source.



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AWWA Announces Disinfection By-Products: Recent Research Raises Concerns Webcast



(DENVER, CO) - On Wednesday, April 7, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will host the Disinfection By-Products: Recent Research Raises Concerns webcast. The webcast will focus on the use of alternatives to chlorine for disinfection of water and the possible unintended consequences, including the formation of new disinfection by-products.

Webcast subjects will include investigating the use of a low dose of chloramine ahead of ozonation as a method for controlling bromate, optimization of coagulation processes to balance treatment objectives for natural organic matter and particle removal in a low-alkalinity, low-turbidity water source, and more.

Webcast presenters include:
  • Alisha Knowles, PhD candidate, EIT, Dalhousie University
  • Susan Teefy, Principal Engineer, Water Quality and Treatment Solutions, Inc.
  • Darryl Jones, MS, EIT, Clemson University

    For more information on webcasts and registration details, go to awwa.org/Education/webcasts.

    AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the entire water community. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.
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