{"product_id":"water-treatment-plant-performance-evaluations-and-operations-isbn-9780470288610","title":"Water Treatment Plant Performance Evaluations and Operations","description":"Water treatment is a growing field in North America, with seventy US states and localities and ten Canadian provinces requiring certification for water treatment plant operators. This book provides a step-by-step look at the most current water treatment technologies, balancing academic theory and professional practice. A compilation of studies conducted over the past decade at the Bloomington, Illinois Water Treatment Plant, it presents studies that are useful as templates for comparable long-term studies at other water utilities. This is an unparalleled gathering of techniques, processes, and data, including test results for every potential taste and odor control method. \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Microscopic Particle Analysis 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBloomington Water Sources and Treatment Plant Processes 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber of Bacterial Cells in Natural and Treated Waters 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResults of Microscopic Enumeration 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparative Evaluation of Lime Softener\/Clarifiers 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffect of Backwash on Filter Performance 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic Particle Counting for Evaluation of Filter Performance 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotomicrographs Using Epifluorescence Microscopy 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight Microscopy 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Plant Process Evaluations 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticles Observed at Various Water Treatment Stages 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Filter Performance Following Backwash 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Lime Softening 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant Performance Evaluations 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoval of Organic Matter 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Acidification Protocol 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation of Turbidity as a Microbiological Surrogate 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced Analytical Methods for Evaluation of Water Treatment Plant Performance 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormation of Particles During Treatment 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for Assessment of Water Treatment Plant Process Efficiency 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcidification 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcidification Protocol 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternate Exceedance Levels 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Filter Operations 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticle Removal During Filtration 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bloomington Filters 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilter Operations 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGranular Activated Carbon Performance and Characteristics 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilter Media Size Distribution 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrobial Growth on Filter Media 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilter Effluent: Calcium Carbonate Post-Precipitation 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilter Washing 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedure for Evaluating Biological Activity on Filter Media 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Testing of Auxiliary Air Scour 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Grit Removal 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGritting 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClariCone Settling Velocities Versus Applied Flow 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrit Removal Modification 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecarbonation Following Slurry Blanket Upset 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticle Size Analysis: Effect of Gritting 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost Grit 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003epH and Conductivity 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffect of Grit Removal on Blanket Stability 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevised Grit Removal Protocol 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Lime Softener Performance Enhancements 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModified Lime Slurry Feed Points 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation of Grit Removal Process 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReduction in Blanket Upsets Lime Overfeeds and Carbon Dioxide Requirements 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecarbonation Basins: Post-Precipitation Particle Size Analysis 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResults of the Evaluation of the Gritting Process 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation of the Inline Degritter 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Lime Softener Operational Enhancements 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment Chemistry 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlow Rates to ClariCones 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy Input to Impart Spiral Flow 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModification of Kinetic Energy Input 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffect of Gritting on Slurry Blanket 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffect of Blowdown on Sludge Blanket 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequency of Intense Cleaning 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance of Lime Delivery System 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Granular Activated Carbon 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits of Granular Activated Carbon 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCosts of Carbon 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Plant Operations Manual 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment of Operations Manual and Guidelines Documents 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBloomington Water Supply History 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater Treatment Plant Processes 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory Facilities 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop Facilities 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperator’s Laboratory 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunications Between Operators and Operational Continuity 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Development of Operational Guidelines 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Taste-and-Odor Control 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrient Sources and Organism Growth 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory Capabilities for Assessing Lake and Treated Water Quality 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDestratification 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLake Source Water Protection 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOdor Control: Operating Procedures and Processes 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinished Water Taste and Odor Monitoring 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperational Alternatives 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation of Potential for Modified or Enhanced Treatment Process 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiodegradation: Bloomington’s Water Treatment Plant Operations Manual 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroscopic Examination and Description of Micrographs 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste and Odor Remission and PAC Studies 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDominant Organisms in Evergreen Lake 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential Future Trials 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 GAC Adsorption and Microbial Degradation 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoval of Geosmin on GAC 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoval of Geosmin Using Ozonated Air 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLake Water Monitoring for Geosmin and MIB 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow-up Study of Temperature Effects 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUltraviolet Light plus Hydrogen Peroxide 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly Detection and Control of Impending Taste-and-Odor Episodes at Evergreen Lake 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications for Plant Operational Control 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Procedures for Total Bacterial Cell Count by Epifluorescence Microscopy 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Potential Studies Involving Microscopic Particle Analysis: Particle Identification Enumeration and Sizing 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Development of Operator Guidelines 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 235\u003c\/p\u003e \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDR. JOHN T. O'CONNOR, PE,\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO of H2O'C Engineering in Columbia, Missouri (www.h2oc.com). He earned his BS in civil engineering from The Cooper Union and his doctorate in engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. He has also served as the chief of the Illinois State Water Survey and as chairman of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. O'Connor has authored over 100 technical publications related to water quality and treatment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOM O'CONNOR, PE,\u003c\/b\u003e is a principal of H2O'C Engineering in Columbia, Missouri (www.h2oc.com). He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's in business administration from the University of Missouri; is an expert in environmental and energy issues; and specializes in the design, evaluation, optimization, and modeling of water and wastewater systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICK TWAIT\u003c\/b\u003e earned a bachelor's degree in environmental science from Bradley University and is Superintendent of Water Purification at the Bloomington, Illinois, Water Treatment Plant. He is an aquatic biologist, limnologist, and former researcher at the Illinois State Water Survey.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA GUIDE FOR EVALUATING WATER TREATMENT plant performance, improving analytical capabilities, and optimizing plant operations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocumenting a twelve-year cooperative effort between H2O'C Engineering and the Bloomington, Illinois, Water Department, this book presents the results of a series of twenty-six on-site studies to systematically evaluate and improve unit processes, operations, and procedures at the Bloomington, Illinois, Water Treatment Plant. It provides guidelines for comparable long-term studies, illustrating how other water treatment plants might develop their own advanced analytic laboratory capabilities, assess treatment process performance, and improve their operations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a case study approach, the authors address such issues as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining regulatory compliance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating particle and organism removal performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTesting, evaluating, and enhancing filter operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging seasonal taste and odor problems resulting from algal blooms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving lime softening performance, efficiency, and operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuantifying GAC adsorption and microbial degradation of organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping a comprehensive plant operations manual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the experiences of the Bloomington Water Department, readers learn how to utilize basic tools and internal resources to reduce costs, improve operational efficiencies, meet evolving regulatory requirements, update emergency procedures, and document standard operational procedures and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990469034213,"sku":"NP9780470288610","price":143.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470288610.jpg?v=1761787950","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/water-treatment-plant-performance-evaluations-and-operations-isbn-9780470288610","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}