Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

2001

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

Data was collected by the SDDENR and by a survey sent out and collected by Paul Saffert and Dr. Delvin DeBoer from the water treatment utilities utilizing surface water sources. Enhanced coagulation jar tests, as defined by the D/DBP Rule, were performed on a representative sample of the surface waters of South Dakota. TOC removals were established from the 3x3 matrix of the D/DBP Rule and from the Stage 2 Enhanced Coagulation Jar Test Protocol. Simulated Distribution System tests were set up to establish a link between TOC removal and THM formation. Generally speaking, the source waters in the State of South Dakota are amenable to enhanced coagulation. Ferric chloride generally removed higher levels of TOC at lower doses than alum during coagulation. THM concentration was dependent on several factors including TOC concentration, pH, chlorination time and temperature.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Water -- Purification -- Organic compounds removal -- South Dakota
Water -- Purification -- Coagulation -- South Dakota
Water treatment plants -- Standards -- South Dakota

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

170

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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