The project, valued at $634,394, will examine disinfection requirements for water recycling systems against California standards.
In 2004, the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued updated guideline recommendations for water reuse, and each state has adopted regulations and guidelines differently, with California.
Mark LeChevallier, director of innovation and environmental stewardship, said: ”It is important to evaluate satellite treatment technology in terms of California regulations and measure performance findings against requirements from other states to determine methods of disinfection suitable for nonpotable water.
”The outcome of this research could reduce the size and cost of chlorine contact basins, and allow the water industry to implement more environmentally friendly technologies.”
