Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1997
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Abstract
The focus of this research involved evaluating copper corrosion and its impacts on drinking water quality and wastewater quality in the Brookings community. Research was conducted to accomplish four major objectives: 1) Confirm/refute the copper concentrations previously found by Banner Associates in non-industrial wastewater discharges in Brookings; 2) Determine whether the source of copper is due to corrosion in the municipal water distribution system, household plumbing system, or the wastewater collection system; 3) Investigate relationships between corrosion and water quality parameters; and 4) Determine whether changes in the drinking water treatment process could reduce corrosion potential. These objectives were accomplished by collecting first draw and flowing samples from the potable water supply system, and by concurrently collecting 24-hour composite wastewater samples from the adjacent sewer system. Each of the samples was analyzed for a number of water quality parameters. Statistical analyses were then performed on the analytical data and the results were used to evaluate the previously-identified objectives of this research.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Copper -- Corrosion -- Testing -- South Dakota
Water quality -- South Dakota
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
154
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Neath, Robert J., "Evaluation of Copper Corrosion from Municipal Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems" (1997). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 279.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/279