WSO: Disinfection By-products DVD Preview

This is a preview clip of the newest video in our Water Supply Operations series on disinfection by-products. To purchase the full video go here: http://www.awwa.org/store/productdeta... Disinfection is essential in the battle against waterborne disease; however disinfectants can also create unwanted by-products. These disinfection by-products or DBPs are a concern because they can potentially cause long term health issues. This creates a tough balancing act for utilities: protecting the public from waterborne disease while minimizing the occurrence and impact of DBPs. This video covers the types of disinfectants used in water treatment, how disinfection by-products form and strategies to control DBPs including guidelines set by the USEPA through the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection By-products Rules.