Chlorine Decay, Water Age, and THMs - OH MY - Ohiowater.org
Chlorine Decay, Water Age, and THMs - OH MY - Ohiowater.org
Chlorine Decay, Water Age, and THMs - OH MY - Ohiowater.org
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<strong>Chlorine</strong> <strong>Decay</strong>, <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Age</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>THMs</strong> – <strong>OH</strong> <strong>MY</strong>Laboratory Data Collection• Plant tap samples analyzed <strong>and</strong> held at room temperature• Residuals analyzed initially (day zero), then at simulated water agesof 1 day, 3 days, 5 days, etc.• Free chlorine• Monochloramine• Residual decay determined from lab data• Based on current plant operations <strong>and</strong> water quality• Calculations <strong>and</strong> graphical illustrations• Determination of decay coefficient (k)• Free chlorine• Monochloramine7