title: Comparison of assimilable organic carbon and UV-oxidizable carbon for evaluation of ultrapure-water systems.
abstract: Bacterial growth potential was measured in an ultrapure-water pilot plant by modified assimilable organic carbon (AOC) and UV-oxidizable carbon tests. An ion-exchange unit increased UV-oxidizable carbon, yet did not significantly (P greater than or equal to 0.05) alter AOC values. UV radiation decreased UV-oxidizable carbon and increased AOC.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, Immunology, University of Arizona, Tucson 85721.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Governal
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Yahya
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Gerba
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Shadman
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism*; D002244:Carbon / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000528:radiation effects; D007700:Kinetics; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D002244:Carbon