Water Chlorination and Chloramination Practices and Principles (M20): AWWA Manual of Practice

by American Water Works Association

Overview

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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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781583214084
Publisher:	American Water Works Association
Publication date:	06/01/2006
Series:	AWWA Manual Series , #20
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	173
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

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.