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Water AgeNovember 20021 Water Age: Background Information on distribution system Areas ofConcernFindings from White PaperWater age, the time from when the Water is treated to when it reaches the customer, impacts the qualityof Water reaching the customer. Many finished Water quality problems result from interactions betweenwater within the pipe and the pipe wall, and within the bulk Water . Increasing Water age increases thereaction time, allowing for additional formation of contaminants that can lead to adverse health are the Water quality problems that pose a risk to public health?Disinfection byproduct (DBP) formation (organic): DBPs are formed by reactions of disinfectants withorganic matter. Reaction time is a key variable in DBP production. Potential health effects includecancer and problems with the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system . Nitrification: Bacteria oxidize nitrogen compounds (primarily ammonia from the source Water or fromthe chloramination disinfection process) and form nitrite and nitrate.
Water Age 1 November 2002 Water Age: Background Information on Distribution System Areas of Concern Findings from White Paper Water age, the time from when the water is treated to when it reaches the customer, impacts the quality
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