AWWA ACE92176

This paper describes the results of tracer studies conducted for the Palmdale Water District, Palmdale, California. The studies are unique in overcoming two problems through the use of low-cost, high-tech solutions. The first problem was that of the selection of a suitable tracer for the water treatment plant, to be used while water was being produced and consumed. The second problem was that of defining a suitable technology for the detection of the tracer used. This was to provide a real time track of the movement of the tracer through the treatment plant. Both problems were solved using a combination of advanced technology, and the use of table salt substitute as a tracer. Previous tracer studies revealed that four potentially suitable tracers, meeting some or all of these criteria, had been commonly identified: rhodamine WT; sodium chloride; inorganic fluoride; lithium chloride.

Product Details

Published:

01/01/1992

ISBN(s):

0898676525

Number of Pages:

18

File Size:

1 file , 500 KB