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Evaluation of dechlorinating agents and disposable containers for odor testing of drinking water
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Evaluation of dechlorinating agents and disposable containers for odor testing of drinking water

Author: Jennifer Lee Worley
Publisher: [Blacksburg, Va. : University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2000]
Edition/Format: eBook : Document : Thesis/dissertation : State or province government publication : English
Summary:
As the bottled water trend continues to rise across the nation, drinking water utilities have become more concerned with ensuring consumer satisfaction of their product. Although public water supplies are safeguarded by regulations, aesthetically unappealing taste-and-odor problems have led consumers to search for alternative water sources, such as bottled water or tap water processed by point-of-use filters.  Read more...
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Material Type: Document, Thesis/dissertation, Government publication, State or province government publication, Internet resource
Document Type: Internet Resource, Computer File
All Authors / Contributors: Jennifer Lee Worley
OCLC Number: 55132157
Notes: Title from electronic submission form. Vita. Abstract.
Details: System requirements: PC, World Wide Web browser and PDF reader.; Available electronically via Internet.
Responsibility: Jennifer Lee Worley.

Abstract:

As the bottled water trend continues to rise across the nation, drinking water utilities have become more concerned with ensuring consumer satisfaction of their product. Although public water supplies are safeguarded by regulations, aesthetically unappealing taste-and-odor problems have led consumers to search for alternative water sources, such as bottled water or tap water processed by point-of-use filters. Consequently, taste-and-odor monitoring has become important to the drinking water industry. Because many utilities use chlorine to disinfect the water, chlorine odor often masks other more subtle odors that may eventually cause consumer complaints. As treated water travels from the water treatment plant to the consumer, chlorine residual diminishes and may reveal a water's naturally less-pleasing odors. Consequently, odor monitoring at the water treatment plant, where chlorine concentrations are at a peak, may not identify potential displeasing smells. Proper evaluation of these odor-causing substances requires that the chlorine odor first be eliminated before evaluating any remaining odors. Dechlorinating agents can remove chlorine, but some will produce other unwanted odors or even remove certain odorous compounds.

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