M20 Water Chlorination and Chloramination Practices and Principles, Second Edition (Manual of Water Supply Practices): Awwa Manual of Practice: 20 - Softcover

Association, American Water Works

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1583214089 ISBN 13: 9781583214084

Publisher: American Water Works Association,US, 2006

Synopsis

This publication is the second edition of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Manual M20; the original manual was titled "Water Chlorination." This manual provides information on chlorination and chloramination practices for the disinfection of drinking water. It does not cover the use of chlorine as an oxidant or as a disinfectant for pipeline and appurtenances.

Topics covered include: history of chlorination and chloramination; properties of chlorination chemicals; chlorination water chemistry and disinfection mechanisms; handling, storage, feed equipment of chlorine and ammonia systems; chlorine and ammonia safety; chlorine/chloramine disinfection strategies; dechlorination; CT values for inactivation of Giardia and viruses by free chlorine and other disinfectants; chlorine residual test methods, and disinfection (chlorination) of facilities.

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Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the oldest and largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to safe and sustainable water in the world. With more than 50,000 members worldwide and 43 Sections in North America, AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the entire water community.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Water Works Association,US
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1583214089
• ISBN 13: 9781583214084
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 188