1. Validation for the Ultraviolet Light Atlantium Water Disinfection System
Chuck Gerba, Patricia Gundy, Kelly Bright
PROJECT PROPOSAL UA-P02-F2018
STATUS: NEW
Relationship to Technology Roadmap: Municipal Water Use Practices and Wastewater Reuse
Background:
Approach:
Laboratory dose response studies for adenovirus 4 with Dr. Karl Linden at the University of Colorado
Full scale testing of dose needed for inactivation of 4 to 5 logs of adenovirus 2.
Different flow rates through the plant are used to vary/determine the UV light dose
Model of dose needed for inactivation of adenoviruses
The USEPA requires disinfection of drinking water
The most resistant waterborne viruses to Ultraviolet Light Disinfection are the Adenoviruses
Medium vapor pressure UV light technology means fewer lamps and less energy
Objectives:
Key Deliverables:
Validate the dose requirement at a full scale water treatment plant for Adenovirus 4 at the UV Center Validation and Research Center in Albany, New York.
Demonstrate EPA 4 log virus credit for drinking water is feasible.
Validation of dose requirements for adenovirus 4 by a medium vapor pressure UV light system
Budget Requested:
Year 1 $30,000
Project Duration:
December 1, 2018 – June 1, 2019
Water & Environmental Technology Center