AWWA ACE61634

This slide presentation outlines information on water quality in the Wanaque Water System. Three challenges are discussed and include: high nutrient loadings insource waters lead to frequentalgal bloom in the reservoir,taste and odor episodes, andhigh cost in water treatment; northern New Jersey vulnerability to drought; and, accelerated increase inpopulation will cause water demand to exceedallocation before 2020. The five parts of the water quality management program are discussed and include: comprehensivesource watersampling;real-timecontinuouswater qualitymonitoring; algae growthcontrol; watershedlandpreservation andfremove or reducenutrient load fromsource water. Further topics discussed include: improving water supply reliability; additional dependable supply; and benefits of systematic implementations.

Product Details

Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

06/17/2005

Number of Pages:

69

File Size:

1 file , 8.7 MB