Nitrification Prevention and Control in Drinking Water, M56

This manual of practice for water utilities provides complete information on the occurrence and microbiology of nitrification in various water environments. The manual offers practical operational approaches to nitrification prevention and response to nitrification episodes in chloraminated drinking water distribution systems. Coverage includes causes and control of nitrification, microbiology and detection of nitrifying microorganisms, monitoring for prevention and control, operational and treatment practices, and engineering/capital improvements for prevention of nitrification.
Content:
Front Matter
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Impact on Regulatory Compliance
2. Nitrification in Water and Wastewater Treatment
3. Nitrification in Chloraminated Drinking Water Distribution Systems - Occurrence
4. Overview of Causes and Control of Nitrification in Chloraminated Drinking Water Distribution Systems
5. Microbiology, Isolation, and Detection of Nitrifying Microorganisms
6. Growth and Inactivation of Nitrifying Microorganisms
7. Monitoring for Nitrification Prevention and Control
8. Operational and Treatment Practices to Prevent Nitrification
9. Assessment and Operational Responses to Nitrification Episodes
10. Engineering/Capital Improvements for Nitrification Prevention
• Abbreviations & Acronyms
• Units of Measure with Metric Conversions
Index
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