This presentation starts by discussing and clarifying treatment plant objectives and what is really required. From there it provides useful parameter suggestions for water source, pretreatment, calculated monitoring and post treatment processes. The presentation also calls out the difference between critical parameters and secondary suggestions....

Introducing a new water source into an existing distribution system can cause a variety of water quality issues, especially in older distribution systems. The new characteristics can loosen sediments, slough iron or manganese deposits, change water biology, and result in additional changes that effect the taste, odor, or appearance of the distribut...