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M W LeChevallier1, W Schulz, R G Lee

  • 1Belleville Laboratory, American Water Works Service Co., Inc., Illinois 62220.

Applied and Environmental Microbiology
|March 1, 1991
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Coliform bacteria regrowth in water distribution systems is linked to rainfall, high temperatures, and organic carbon. Reducing assimilable organic carbon to below 50 µg/L is key to preventing coliform growth in drinking water.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Microbiology
  • Water Quality

Background:

  • Coliform bacteria regrowth in water distribution systems presents a persistent challenge for water utilities.
  • Previous efforts to mitigate this issue have yielded limited success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors associated with coliform bacteria occurrence in a water distribution system.
  • To develop a predictive model for bacterial regrowth.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a study at the New Jersey American Water Co.-Swimming River Treatment Plant.
  • Utilized multiple linear regression analysis to model bacterial variation.

Main Results:

  • Coliform occurrence correlated with rainfall, temperatures > 15°C, total organic carbon > 2.4 mg/L, and assimilable organic carbon > 50 µg/L.

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  • A regression model incorporating free chlorine residuals and temperature predicted 83.8% of heterotrophic plate count variation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Assimilable organic carbon levels below 50 µg/L are recommended to limit coliform bacteria growth.
    • Environmental factors and water quality parameters significantly influence bacterial regrowth in distribution systems.