Disinfection is a critical step in properly treating wastewater so that it meets regulatory requirements.
Sponsored by: Blue-White Industries
There are many steps to treating wastewater so that it meets regulatory requirements and can be reused or discharged. Disinfection is a critical step in the process. Disinfection kills or disables pathogens that may be harmful to humans, the ecosystem or both.
While sodium hypochlorite is the most well-known and widely used disinfectant, there are other technologies being used successfully that may be worth considering. These include peracetic acid (PAA), ozone and UV disinfection. It’s critical for engineers, project managers and operators to understand the pros and cons of each disinfection technology before incorporating them into a water treatment system.
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