Particles in the distribution system play an important role in the perception of drinking
water quality, particularly in association with discoloration. In the Netherlands, the water
quality in the distribution system is traditionally monitored by turbidity measurements.
However, turbidity is hard to quantify as it is a complex function of particle suspension,
dependent on many factors. In this paper, the value of on-line particle counting in determining
the particulate volume load fed to and in a distribution system is discussed and
analyzed. On-line particle counters have been used at several locations in Dutch
distribution systems to monitor the particulate water quality. Furthermore, particulate
material in a transportation system was characterized by using pre-concentration
methods allowing organic and inorganic analysis of the particulate material. By using online
particle counters and pre-concentration methods it is possible to identify different
sources of particles in a distribution network. The overall conclusion of the paper is that
on-line particle counters, in combination with the pre-concentration methods, are a very
effective and useful tool in understanding the water quality changes in the distribution
system. Includes 42 references.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
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| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 14 |
| Published : | 11/01/2007 |
