Maycee Hurd, Allison A. MacKay, Juliana R. Laszakovits
{"title":"Evaluation of sequential dosing of potassium permanganate for microcystin-LR removal","authors":"Maycee Hurd, Allison A. MacKay, Juliana R. Laszakovits","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1338","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Permanganate can be scavenged by dissolved organic matter (DOM), which decreases microcystin (MC) removal efficiency, and permanganate attack on cyanobacterial cells can damage cells, resulting in the release of additional MCs. Here, the impact of sequential permanganate doses on MC-LR removal in the presence of two DOM isolates (terrestrial- and algal-derived) was examined. Although sequential permanganate dosing reduced the competition for permanganate from each DOM isolate, the overall MC removal efficiency was not as high when multiple smaller doses of permanganate were applied compared to one single dose. Potassium permanganate was not observed to lyse <i>Microcystis</i> cells up to 10 mg L<sup>−1</sup>. Sequential permanganate dosing did not alter the extent of lysis observed for a model bacterium. Mathematical simulations of permanganate oxidation in the presence of DOM suggested that sequential dosing would be most beneficial for enhancing MC-LR removal when a small portion of highly reactive DOM exists.</p>","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1338","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50154450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of point-of-use and point-of-entry for regulatory compliance: Survey of state administrators","authors":"Katherine Alfredo, Madelyn Wilson, Alan Roberson","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1335","url":null,"abstract":"The USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions allow the use of distributed treatment approaches such as point‐of‐use (POU) and point‐of‐entry (POE) treatment for systems with 10,000 connections or less as a compliance strategy. However, this poses an opportunity for the USEPA to reevaluate system size recommendations for distributed treatment. The current research uses online surveys and semi‐structured interviews (SSIs) to highlight the general sentiment of state regulators managing POU/POE devices and inquiries. Analysis of the 43 survey responses and 13 SSIs revealed that most state regulators described systems of approximately 30–50 connections as the most successful. Resident cooperation, operation and maintenance, monitoring, and the actual implementation of distributed treatment approaches were repeatedly listed as the greatest concerns. As the use of distributed treatment continues to expand, the water sector must devote research efforts to quantitatively determining the drivers of success as well as highlighting clear indicators of potential failure.","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1335","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50144429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas Ying-Jeh Chen, Eric Wang, Nicole Pasch, Amin Ganjidoost
{"title":"Multi-objective optimization models for the renewal planning of multiple asset classes","authors":"Thomas Ying-Jeh Chen, Eric Wang, Nicole Pasch, Amin Ganjidoost","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1336","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Managing the aging infrastructure of water distribution systems presents a challenge for many utilities. With various asset types competing for limited dollars, designing an effective asset management program is a resource allocation problem. Mobilization of equipment and crew is a significant cost (typically 2%–10%) within any capital improvement program. Therefore, selecting projects that target multiple asset classes together can reduce mobilization and help utilities stretch their budgets further. This research presents a process for modeling the joint renewal planning of multiple asset classes. The problem is framed as a dual-objective optimization, where the selection of project areas aims to maximize lead service line removal and water meter changeout together. A case study from a Midwest utility is presented, and empirical data suggests the dual-objective approach effectively reduces duplicate interventions in the same regions. Equity considerations are also examined, where constraints are added to enforce system-wide project selection. Results show that the sensitivity of the objective toward equity is dependent on the underlying spatial distribution of the target asset itself, where uneven spread of the target asset leads to greater negative impact on model performance.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1336","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50143441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The importance of uranium isotope composition for gross alpha activity regulation","authors":"Sean R. Scott, Amy K. Wiersma, Gary Krinke","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1329","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Uranium is a regulated contaminant (maximum contaminant level [MCL] 30 μg/L) that contributes to the gross alpha activity of groundwater. The adjusted gross alpha activity (MCL 15 pCi/L) is determined by subtracting the total uranium activity from the measured gross alpha activity. U.S. water utilities can use mass-based and radiochemical analysis methods for compliance monitoring of uranium. Mass-based measurements use a conversion factor of 0.67 pCi/μg of uranium to calculate the adjusted gross alpha activity. This conversion factor assumes that the activity of <sup>234</sup>U equals <sup>238</sup>U. Here, we present two decades of uranium isotope data measured by alpha spectrometry that shows <sup>234</sup>U activity typically exceeds <sup>238</sup>U. Using mass-based measurements, the total uranium activity is biased low causing artificial exceedances of the adjusted gross alpha activity. Therefore, water utilities with gross alpha activities >15 pCi/L should utilize radiochemical analyses for uranium for the most accurate calculation of adjusted gross alpha activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1329","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50152239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Caroline E. Scruggs, Catherine M. Heyne, Kellin N. Rumsey
{"title":"Understanding questions and concerns about potable water reuse: An analysis of survey write-in responses","authors":"Caroline E. Scruggs, Catherine M. Heyne, Kellin N. Rumsey","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1333","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Urban centers around the world are grappling with the challenges associated with population increases, drought, and projected water shortages. Potable water reuse (i.e., purification of municipal wastewater for reuse as drinking water) is an option for supplementing existing water supplies. Public perception research on potable water reuse has predominantly employed surveys with multiple-choice questions that constrain survey respondents to describe their concerns by choosing from several response options. This research examines hundreds of write-in responses to a large public survey in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to provide a detailed analysis of residents' questions and concerns about potable water reuse. Findings demonstrate that allowing respondents to voice their actual concerns adds richness and nuance that cannot be obtained from multiple-choice response data alone. Especially with controversial resource considerations, such as potable water reuse, planners would benefit from a full understanding of the problem before engaging with the community.</p>","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1333","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50136333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
William R. Morales Medina, Priscilla To, Malcolm Taylor, Caroline Nguyen, Nicole L. Fahrenfeld
{"title":"Acclimation, manganese removal, and backwash impact on full-scale drinking water biofilter microbiome","authors":"William R. Morales Medina, Priscilla To, Malcolm Taylor, Caroline Nguyen, Nicole L. Fahrenfeld","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1334","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biofiltration for drinking water treatment has several water quality benefits but questions remain about biofilter start-up in temperate climates where temperature and water quality changes can impact performance. A year-long full-scale demonstration was performed with biofilters operated in parallel to chlorinated filters to (O1) monitor the development of the biofilter microbiota across the acclimation period with respect to removal of Mn and total organic carbon, and (O2) determine the impact of depth and backwash events on the microbial community composition and function. Biofilter media biomass increased for the first 6 months of operation and after about 9 months the biofilters achieved comparable Mn removal to the chlorinated filters. Prokaryotic diversity decreased when the water temperature dropped. Backwash resulted in an increase in microbial diversity deeper in the biofilter. By the next sampling (30 h post backwash), 16S rRNA gene copies were again more abundant in the upper layers. Metagenomic sequencing confirmed the presence of <i>mox</i>A and <i>mof</i>A, Mn oxidizing genes. The results presented can help inform expected performance of full-scale biofilters in temperate climates.</p>","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1334","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50151927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of cyanobacteria and their taste and odorous metabolites in the lower River Murray: 2000–2022","authors":"Florence Choo, Emma Sawade, David Cook","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1328","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cyanobacteria continue to contribute to the taste and odor issues (T&O) in the lower River Murray. A review on the cyanobacteria and T&O data collected in the last 22 years showed that there has been a shift in cyanobacterial community and subsequent T&O profiles. The increased numbers and changes in cyanobacteria occurrence have likely influenced the resultant T&O profiles. T&O challenges started occurring more frequently post-2015. Although the river has historically been affected by geosmin challenges, up to 999 ng/L of geosmin and 155 ng/L of 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) concentrations that have been detected along the river. Findings from this study showed that of the 22 water treatment plants investigated, the more advanced ultrafiltration membrane and granular activated carbon system treatment plants were able to mitigate most of the T&O challenges whereas the conventional water treatment plants were more likely to have T&O breakthrough instead.</p>","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1328","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50122966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anthony R. Prestigiacomo, Rebecca M. Gorney, James B. Hyde, Courtney Davis, Aimee Clinkhammer
{"title":"Patterns and impacts of cyanobacteria in a deep, thermally stratified, oligotrophic lake","authors":"Anthony R. Prestigiacomo, Rebecca M. Gorney, James B. Hyde, Courtney Davis, Aimee Clinkhammer","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1326","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cyanobacterial blooms are a concern in oligotrophic lakes because these systems are often used for multiple purposes (i.e., recreation and public water supplies). Monitoring cyanobacteria impacts is challenging in such cases because of low and heterogeneous concentrations over time, space, and depth. Canandaigua Lake (New York State) is oligotrophic, but has been impacted by blooms since at least the early 2000s, with limited quantification. This study integrated data from established shoreline surveillance and inter-agency monitoring programs to connect lake processes and evaluate use impacts. Surveys at open-water locations were conducted to investigate the origination, timing, and magnitude of cyanobacterial bloom development. Impacts on recreation and source water were caused by blooms originating in the epilimnion that moved to shorelines and intake depths. The integration of multiple monitoring programs was critical to understanding impacts. The methods developed here can be adopted to other cases of large, deep, low-nutrient lakes.</p>","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1326","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50147392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Summer odors to winter blooms: Treatment validation in the lower River Murray","authors":"Florence Choo, Emma Sawade, David Cook","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1330","url":null,"abstract":"A 12‐event survey of 8 water treatment plants (WTPs) was conducted to determine the impact of the 2021 summer (January) to winter (August) cyanobacterial challenge on WTP performance. High cyanobacterial numbers (>20,000 cells/mL) and high taste and odor (T&O) concentrations (>100 ng/L) were encountered. The summer to winter transition of this cyanobacterial challenge also saw the proliferation of Pseudanabaena blooms which challenged conventional WTPs and a breakthrough of cells was detected. This required further investigation into optimizing Pseudanabaena removal in WTP processes. WTP sampling determined that the sludge lagoons provided conducive conditions for cell accumulation and metabolite release. These cells and T&O compounds were recycled back into the head of the WTP through the supernatant return flows. In the most extreme case, 512 ng/L of T&O compounds was detected in the supernatant return. This study highlighted the need to understand the potential risks that treatment plants can encounter and ensure appropriate management during and after cyanobacterial events.","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1330","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50154991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining the efficacy of copper-silver ionization for management of Legionella: Recommendations for optimal use","authors":"Mark LeChevallier","doi":"10.1002/aws2.1327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.1327","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Although copper-silver ionization (CSI) has been used for 30 years to inactivate <i>Legionella</i> bacteria and other opportunistic pathogens in water, the literature is a mix of both successes and failures. This paper reviews the technology and case studies to help improve the success of CSI installations. Important is a properly designed system capable of consistent delivery of copper/silver ions at their target levels. However, even the most advanced system will fail if not properly operated and maintained. Water chemistry can impact the performance of CSI systems and attention should be on conductivity, temperature, oxygen, flow, pH, chloride, sulfate, alkalinity, hardness, phosphate and dissolved organic carbon levels. Several case studies are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of CSI treatment even at high pH levels. The report concludes that the use of CSI to control <i>Legionella</i> and other opportunistic pathogens is highly effective when the units are properly designed, maintained, and operated.</p>","PeriodicalId":101301,"journal":{"name":"AWWA water science","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aws2.1327","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50144847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}