Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 18:58:21
Major
Civil Engineering - Cooperative Education
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2016
Abstract
Disinfection of drinking water provides a safe, reliable, and clean water supply and has been protecting public health successfully throughout the 20th century. However, factors such as deteriorating infrastructure, introduction of microbial pathogens, or disinfection byproducts create problems and reduce the effectiveness of a drinking water treatment plant. Every day the public is drinking known carcinogens that are regulated by the EPA and tested for quarterly by treatment plants. To combat rising costs involved with upgrading source water treatment, point-of-use treatment is a popular option that treats water as it leaves the distribution system instead of being treated before discharge. Point-of-use treatment includes water pitchers, faucet attachments, and dispensers located in refrigerators. These devices provide potential savings for treatment plants in addition to added protection against drinking water contamination.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Christopher Miller
First Reader
Dr. William Schneider
Second Reader
Dr. Stephen Duirk
Recommended Citation
Brophy, Robert, "Impacts of Water Sources on the Effectiveness of Point-Of-Use Water Treatment" (2016). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 291.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/291