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1 DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR SMALL WATER SYSTEMS Silver Falls 24 May 2006.
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DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR
SMALL WATER SYSTEMS
Silver Falls
24 May 2006
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Some Presentation Topics(not necessarily in order or complete)
Why do we Disinfect?
What, When & Where do we disinfect:Chlorine & Other Common DisinfectantsTypes of ChlorineChemistry
How to disinfect well – e.g. calculating CTs, & How to disinfect a well.
Application / DosagesContact Time v. Residual Cl
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Purpose of Disinfection
Inactivation of PathogensBacteria – Coliforms, CampylobacterViruses – Norwalk, Hepatitis A/BGiardia (parasitic protozoa)Cryptosporidium (parasitic protozoa)
Regulatory RequirementsResidual Maintenance vs. DisinfectionWhy does your system use disinfectant??
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Common Disinfectants(In order of prevalence)
CHLORINE
Ultraviolet Light (UV)
Ozone (O3)
Mixed Oxidants (MIOX)
Chloramines (Cl2 plus ammonia)
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ChlorineTypes (All must be NSF approved):
Gas: Larger systems, safety concerns,
99.5 % available chlorineSolid: Calcium Hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2)
15% to 70% available chlorineLiquid: Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl)
5% to 15 % available chlorine
Common bleach = 5.25%(Shorter half-life at higher
concentrations)
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Chlorine Chemistry Tips
Chlorine + Water = Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), a strong disinfectant.
Depending on water temperature and pH, this acid may disassociate to hypochlorite ion (OCl-), a less effective disinfectant.(HOCl is eighty times more potent than OCl-)
At pH of 7.5, acid to ion ratio is 50/50Colder water temps and high pH make
disinfection less efficient.
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Relative Amount of Hypochlorous Acid & Hypochlorite Ion
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HOCl OCl-
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Effects of pH on Residual Type
pH
7.5 8.5
Free Chlorine
50% OCl-
50% HOCl
90% OCl-
10%HOCl
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Strengths of Residual Chlorine Compounds
HOCl
OCl-
(80x weaker)
Chloramines (combined)(60x – 200x weaker)
Increasing S
trength
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Interfering Agents
Iron (Fe)
Turbidity
Manganese
(Mn)
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When to Increase Chlorine Dosage
Increase Chlorine
Dose When You Have:
Increase in:• pH• Turbidity• Fe & Mn
Decrease in:
• Temperature
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Calculating Chlorine Residual
Chlorine Dose
- Chlorine Demand
Chlorine Residual
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Calculating Chlorine Residual (continued)
Free Chlorine Residual
+ Combined Chlorine Residual
Total Chlorine Residual
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Breakpoint Chlorination Curve
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Chlorine Dose [mg/L]
Fre
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2.7 minutes
88 minutes
83 minutes
Zone 3Zone 2Zone 1
Breakpoint!
Free ChlorineCombined
Chlorine Only
e.g., NH2Cl
Destruction of Combined Residual Chlorine
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Same Breakpoint Curve(with Nitrogen Compounds)
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Disinfection Contact Time v. Residual Maintenance
What’s the Difference??
Generally speaking, we require:
Disinfection with Contact Time for contaminated Sources.
Residual Maintenance for Distribution.
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Chlorine Residual
Measure free chlorine residual daily.
Must be detectable everywhere at all times.
High levels of iron, manganese, or turbidity will increase chlorine demand.
Use DPD-type test kit (colorimeter/digital)
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Why Is Residual Maintenance NOT “Disinfection”?
0.2 ppm Cl residual
throughout distribution
system
Cl
Cl
Cl
Cl
Cl
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Why Isn’t Residual Maintenance “Disinfection”?
Contamination Point
Disinfection requires Contact Time
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Chlorine Applications
Continuous DisinfectionMust be proportional to flow
Shock DisinfectionOne-time doseWell or reservoir disinfectionRepairs
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Common Chlorine Doses
0.2 to 1.0 mg/L in distribution system
Max allowable = 4.0 mg/L
Using bleach (5.25% chlorine): 1 cup bleach/100 gal water = 25 ppm
1/3 cup bleach/1000 gal water = 1 ppm
Reservoir cleaning:10 ppm for 24 hours or50 ppm for 6 hours
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Well Disinfection - Shock
50 ppm for 24 hours
Mix chlorine with water before introducing into well
Re-circulate if possible
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Well Disinfection Dose (cont’)
6” diameter well = 1.5 gallons/foot of depth
Need well depth & static water level (SWL)
2 cups 5% bleach / 100 gallons water = 50 ppm
Pump to waste.
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Shock Chlorination Example
Well = 200 feet deep; SWL = 120 feet
80’ of water in 6” casing = 120 gallons of water in the well
Since 2 cups of 5% bleach per 100 gallons of water will produce 50 ppm, use slightly over 2 cups.
Flush after 24 hours.
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Disinfection of Storage Tanks
May be necessary if sampling indicates
Access to tank (sight only, arm’s length, or physical entry)
Tank drainageWhere to?Discharge may be regulatedPump out if no drain
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Disinfection Doses for Storage Tanks
(per AWWA Std. C652 and OAR 333)
10 ppm for 24 hours (with tank full)
50 ppm for 6 hours “ “
200 ppm sprayed or brushed on interior surfaces of empty tank
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Chlorine Equipment
Gas cylinders (and safety equipment)Chemical feed pumpsTablet dispensers / Erosion chlorinatorsTest kit
DPD-type, color wheel or digitalOrthotolodine (OTD) method or test
strips not acceptable
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Chemical Feed Pumps
Positive-displacement type (LMI, BlueWhite)
Peristaltic (Stenner)
Meter-driven (no electricity)
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LMI Feed Pump
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Wallace & Tiernen Feed Pump
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SCBA
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Proper Storage
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On-site Hypochlorite Generator
SALT
NaOCl
100%
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“Electrocution” Chamber
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Disinfection “CT Values”
Definition:
CT values are a measurement of the effectiveness of chlorine disinfection against bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.
Concentration * Time = C*T
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CT CalculationCT = Cl2 residual multiplied by
contact time
CT = [mg/L] X [minutes]
= a number (no units expressed)
Example: 0.2 mg/L times 30 minutes
CT = 6
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The Magic Number 6
CT required = 6
30 minutes * 0.2 ppm Cl
Assumptions: Water Temperature ≥ 10oC (50oF)
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Required CT ValuesGW vs. SW
Groundwater –Minimum CT = 6Adequate for bacteria / virus kill
Surface Water –Required CT varies with:
pH, temp, and log-inactivation requirement
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Disinfection Contact Time(not to be confused with CT Calculation)
Determined by Tracer Study or interim estimate
Time = “effective” volume of contact chamber/flow
Time = [minutes] = [gal] / [gpm]
Pipe flow is idealI.e., 100% credit for pipe volume
Storage tanks likely have short-circuiting
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How Do You Really Measure Contact Time? T = V/Q
1. Determine peak demand flowrate Does system have an effluent flowmeter?
2. Look at the configuration of system.3. Make estimate based on tank
configuration & length of pipe Assume 10% of tank volume if unknown.
4. Calculate contact time using effective tank volume and effluent flowrate.
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Chlorination Concerns
Disinfection by-products (DBPs)THMs and HAA5s
DBP production encouraged by:High chlorine levelsLong contact timeWarm weatherHigh source water TOC
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UV
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Ultraviolet Light
Effective non-chemical disinfectantSuitable for small systems with few
distribution linesMust meet plan review requirements:
Minimum dosage 38 mWsec/cm2
Intensity monitorAutomatic shut-off
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UV Pros & Cons
Advantages:No chemicals, therefore no DBP’sNo contact time requiredSimpleLow operation & maintenance cost
Disadvantages:No residual that protects distribution system
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Ozone (O3)
Disinfection and taste/odor controlProduced by electricity and air or pure O2
Inactivates CryptosporidiumMust be generated on-siteLeaves minimal disinfectant residualCosts 4 times more than conventional
disinfection, yet cheapest LT2 option
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Onsite O3 Generation
Liquid O2
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Demo SS Injection w/ Nozzles
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MIOX
“Mixed Oxidants” – mostly hypochlorite, ozone, and peroxides
Produced on-siteRequires electricity, rock salt, and waterSpecial equipment needed, difficult for
small systemsProduces less DBPs
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MIOX Process
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MIOX Salt for Brine Solution
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MIOX Manifold
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PLAN REVIEW
Required for ALL disinfection projects.
NSF certification
Contact regional engineer for specifics
If don’t know whether PR was done: Ask!
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Questions???Start Talking.