Water Quality Deterioration in Distribution Systems: Part 3

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Microbiologically-Meidated Deterioration in Groundwater Supplies
This article summarizes studies directed at controlling microbial growths in distribution systems supplied by groundwaters containing ferrous ion and naturally occurring microbial nutrients.

- Thomas L. O’Connor and John T. O’Connor

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Thomas L. O’Connor, BSEE, MBA, is the project director for H2O’C Limited, Columbia, Missouri.

John T. O’Connor, EngD, P.E., is the prinicipal for H2O’C, Limited, Columbia, Missouri. Phone: 877-22-WATER; e-mail: water@H2OC.com.

References:

1. Komolrit, K. (1962) Measurement of Redox Potential and Determination of Ferrous Iron in Groundwaters, MS Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana.

2. Ghosh, M.M., J.T. O'Connor and R.S. Englebrecht, (1966) "Precipitation of Iron in Aerated Groundwater," J.Sanitary Eng. Div., ASCE, 92, SA1, 199-213 with discussions by W. Stumm and P.C. Singer, J.J. Morgan and F.B. Birkner, F. Winklehaus, F.A. DiGiano and W.J. Weber, Jr.

3. Robinson, L.R., J.T. O'Connor and R.S. Engelbrecht (1967) "Organic Materials in Illinois Groundwaters," J. AWWA, 59, 2, 227—236, Feb.

4. O'Connor, J.T., and K.Y. Baliga (1970) "Control of Bacterial Growths in Rapid Sand Filters," J. Sanitary Eng Div., ASCE, 96, 7, SA6: 1377-1386 (Dec.).

5. Baliga, K.Y. and J.T. O'Connor (1971) Biologically-Mediated Chemical Changes in the Filtration of Aerated Groundwaters, J. AWWA, 63, 5, 292-297.

6. Buswell, A.M. and T.E. Larson (1937) "Methane in Groundwaters," J. AWWA, 29, 1978—1982.

7. Buswell, A. M. (1938) "Microscopic Growths in Distribution Systems and Their Food Supply," J. AWWA, 30:1651.

8. Pomeroy, R. and J.M. Montgomery (1950) "Torrance Experience–Control of Growths in California Distribution Systems," J. AWWA, 42, 849.

9. Gunsalus, R.P., J.G. Zeikus, and R.S. Wolfe (1972) Microbial Modification of Groundwater, U. of Illinois Water Resources Center Report #57.

10. Stanier, R. Y. et al. (1976), The Microbial World, 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall.

11. O‚Connor, T.L., J.T. O‚Connor and S. Gerdes (1999) "Control of Water Quality Deterioration in Water Distribution Systems: Part 1. Presence of Methane in Illinois Well Water Supplies," "Part 2. Removal of Methane at Normal, Illinois," "Part 3. Studies of Methane Removal by Aeration" "Part 4. Alternatives for Removal of Microbial Nutrients," Water Engineering and Management, 146, 3-6, March-June.

12. Wertepny, A. D. (1974) Methane Stripping, M.S. Problem, University of Illinois, Urbana.

13. Neff, C. (1978) Methane Analysis of Normal, Illinois Well Water, unpublished data.

14. AWWARF (1995) Nitrification Occurrence and Control in Chloraminated Water Systems, AWWARF.

15. Brazos, B.J., J.T. O‚Connor and K Klekamp (1996) "Control of Water Quality Deterioration in Water Distribution Systems: Washington, Illinois Employs a Novel Method to Remove Ammonium Ion and Control Nitrification During Distribution," Public Works, 127, 12 (Nov.).

16. Murphy, B., J.T. O‚Connor, and T.L. O‚Connor (1998) "Willmar, Minnesota Controls Nitrification in the Distribution System, Part 1: Ozonation; Part 2: Breakpoint Ammonium Reduction Treatment," Public Works, 129, Vols.10, 11 (Sept., Oct.).

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