Guidelines for ultraviolet disinfection of drinking water: considerations for Ontario.
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment is actively investigating protocols for approving the installation of ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems for drinking water disinfection. This paper discusses issues that may be considered for selecting the appropriate UV dose, validating UV reactor performance, and monitoring the performance of the reactor once installed.
Hofmann
Ron
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Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. hofmann@ecf.utoronto.ca
Andrews
Bob
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Lachmaniuk
Pat
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D001419:Bacteria / Q000528:radiation effects; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009864:Ontario; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014881:Water Supply / Q000592:standards*