Evaluation of rapid sand filters for control of microorganisms in drinking water. (Jefferson City, Missouri water distribution system) From: Public Works | Date: April 1, 1997| Author: O'Connor, John T.; Brazos, Blaise J. | COPYRIGHT 1997 Public Works Journal Corporation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

A study conducted on the Jefferson City, MO, water distribution system reveals that the filtration plant eliminates 99.9% of the HPC bacteria during treatment. A second study also indicated that the plant removes 99.99% of particle-associated bacteria during winter and 99.999% in summer. However, new microbial particle removal processes should be studied since microorganisms may develop ways to avoid present removal methods.

Extensive sampling at five locations on the Jefferson Missou...

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