Coping with resistance to copper/silver disinfection

Article Abstract:

Copper and silver can be effective in disinfecting water supplies, and are immune to the production of harmful by-products inherent in the use of chemicals such as chlorine. But some microorganisms are resistant to copper and silver disinfection systems. Techniques are offered for supplementing the use of such systems for effective water treatment.

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing, Medicinals and botanicals, Biocides for Waste Treatment, Usage, Chemical industry, Biocides, Copper, Silver, Waste treatment

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Advanced treatment for groundwater

Article Abstract:

High quality groundwater for use in municipal systems is rare, therefore advanced treatment methods must be used on low quality water to fall within federally mandated Maximum Contaminant Levels. Water treatment techniques are outlined.

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Primary coagulant aid outperforms alum, slashes operating costs

Article Abstract:

A Cleveland, Ohio water treatment plant converts its use of an aluminum coagulant to a liquid cationic coagulant. The initial expense was higher, but overall operating costs were decreased.

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Chemical preparations, not elsewhere classified, Coagulants, Specialty chemicals industry, Coagulants (Materials)

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