M56 Nitrification Prevention and Control in Drinking Water, Second Edition

by American Water Works Association

Nitrification is a microbiological process by which reduced nitrogen compounds (primarily ammonia) are sequentially oxidized to nitrite and nitrate (AWWA and EES 2002). Nitrification can be problematic in potable water systems that use chloramines for residual (or secondary) disinfection. The objectives of this manual are to: summarize existing knowledge and provide updated information on the current practices of water suppliers and issues related...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583219358
• ISBN13: 9781583219355
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: American Water Works Association
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"