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Disinfection byproducts (DBPs) are harmful contaminants that are unintentionally created in disinfected water after chlorination. Activated carbon, often expensive and difficult to acquire in low-income and rural areas, has previously been used to remove DBPs from drinking water. Biochar is made from agricultural waste (i.e. feedstock) and has been identified as a low-cost yet effective adsorbent to remote contaminants from drinking water. This work focuses on the efficacy of biochar and activated carbon to remove DBPs from drinking water for the purpose of treating drinking water after emergency chlorination. This study has the potential to help water distributors and disadvantaged communities improve water quality and prevent unintentional harm caused by DBPs.

Publication Date

Spring 4-27-2022

Language

English

Keywords

Drinking water; Water consumption; Drinking water--Purification; Drinking water--Contamination; Disinfection and disinfectants

Disciplines

Chemistry | Water Resource Management

File Format

pdf

File Size

900 KB

Comments

Faculty Mentors: Jaeyun Moon, Erica Marti

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Low-Cost Adsorbent for Disinfection Byproduct Removal from Drinking Water


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