Emerging Trends in Disinfection: Lessons From AWWA's Disinfection Survey

摘要

Key TakeawaysEvery 10 years, AWWA releases a survey of disinfection practices in the water sector; taken together, these surveys frame the evolution of potable water disinfection.The most recent survey was conducted in 2017; the report, published in 2018, summarized trends, advantages, and challenges in using the numerous available disinfection technologies.As common as chlorine is for disinfection, its use also comes with challenges. Thus, the 2017 survey examined utilities' use of alternative disinfectants.