Effects of BAC-filtration, disinfection, and temperature on water quality in simulated reclaimed water distribution systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 3106-3120
Author(s):  
Ni Zhu ◽  
Sudeshna Ghosh ◽  
Laurel Strom ◽  
Amy Pruden ◽  
Marc A. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Water Distribution Systems

The distinct characteristics of reclaimed versus potable water have important implications for design and operation of reclaimed water distribution systems (RWDSs).

scholarly journals Development and identification of a multi-species water quality model for reclaimed water distribution systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-371
Author(s):  
Shun Li ◽  
Fu Sun ◽  
Siyu Zeng ◽  
Xin Dong ◽  
Pengfei Du
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Water Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Quality Model ◽  
Bulk Liquid ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Quality Model ◽  
Long Distance

With the rapid development of a centralized wastewater reuse scheme in China, water quality concerns arise considering the long-distance transport of reclaimed water in distribution systems from wastewater treatment plants to points of use. To this end, a multi-species water quality model for reclaimed water distribution systems (RWDSs) was developed and validated against the data from part of a full-scale RWDS in Beijing. The model could simulate organics, ammonia nitrogen, residual chlorine, inert particles, and six microbial species, i.e. fecal coliforms, Enterococcus spp., Salmonella spp., Mycobacterium spp., and other heterotrophic and autotrophic bacteria, in both the bulk liquid and the biofilm. Altogether, 56 reaction processes were involved, and 37 model parameters and seven initial values were identified. Despite the limited monitoring data and the associated gross uncertainty, the model could simulate the reclaimed water quality in the RWDS with acceptable accuracy. Regional sensitivity analysis suggested that the model had a balanced structure with a large proportion of sensitive parameters, and the sensitivity of model parameters could be reasonably interpreted by current knowledge or observation. Furthermore, the most sensitive model parameters could generally be well identified with uncertainties significantly reduced, which also favored the trustworthiness of the model. Finally, future plans to improve and apply the model were also discussed.

Implications of organic carbon in the deterioration of water quality in reclaimed water distribution systems

2010 ◽  
Vol 44 (18) ◽  
pp. 5367-5375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren A. Weinrich ◽  
Patrick K. Jjemba ◽  
Eugenio Giraldo ◽  
Mark W. LeChevallier
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Water Distribution Systems

scholarly journals Influence of residence time of reclaimed water within distribution systems on water quality

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluyomi M. Ajibode ◽  
Channah Rock ◽  
Kelly Bright ◽  
Jean E. T. McLain ◽  
Charles P. Gerba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Residence Time ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Reclaimed Water ◽  
Water Distribution Systems ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Wastewater Reclamation ◽  
Microbial Water Quality ◽  
Water Based

The influence of residence time of reclaimed water within water distribution systems on microbial water quality was evaluated in two wastewater reclamation facilities in southern Arizona over a 15-month period. These utilities differed in age, geographic location, means of treatment, and disinfection (i.e. UV versus chlorine). At both facilities, samples were collected from the point of compliance (POC) directly after disinfection, and at discrete locations with increasing distance from the POC. Following entry into reclaimed water distribution systems, overall microbial water quality decreased rapidly due to microbial regrowth. However, following such regrowth, microbial concentrations remained relatively constant. Water-based opportunistic pathogens (Legionella, Mycobacterium, and Aeromonas) were frequently detected in both reclaimed water systems. In contrast, waterborne indicators such as Escherichia coli and Enterococcus were rarely detected, and only at low concentrations. These dates suggest the need for new indicators of water-based pathogens to be developed. Rechlorination in one of the distribution systems only reduced the concentration of bacteria temporarily due to rapid dissipation of chlorine, and subsequent regrowth of both water-based pathogens and indicators. Amoebic activity was detected in approximately one-third of all samples tested from both utilities, but was not correlated with either water-based pathogens or indicators.

scholarly journals MUWS (Microbiology in Urban Water Systems) – an interdisciplinary approach to study microbial communities in urban water systems

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Deines ◽  
R. Sekar ◽  
H. S. Jensen ◽  
S. Tait ◽  
J. B. Boxall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Ecology ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Water Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Systems ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Infrastructure Systems ◽  
Urban Water Systems ◽  
Sewer Networks

Abstract. Microbiology in Urban Water Systems (MUWS) is an integrated project, which aims to characterize the microorganisms found in both potable water distribution systems and sewer networks. These large infrastructure systems have a major impact on our quality of life, and despite the importance of these systems as major components of the water cycle, little is known about their microbial ecology. Potable water distribution systems and sewer networks are both large, highly interconnected, dynamic, subject to time and varying inputs and demands, and difficult to control. Their performance also faces increasing loading due to increasing urbanization and longer-term environmental changes. Therefore, understanding the link between microbial ecology and any potential impacts on short or long-term engineering performance within urban water infrastructure systems is important. By combining the strengths and research expertise of civil-, biochemical engineers and molecular microbial ecologists, we ultimately aim to link microbial community abundance, diversity and function to physical and engineering variables so that novel insights into the performance and management of both water distribution systems and sewer networks can be explored. By presenting the details and principals behind the molecular microbiological techniques that we use, this paper demonstrates the potential of an integrated approach to better understand how urban water system function, and so meet future challenges.

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