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The removal of manganese, iron and ammonium nitrogen on impregnated activated carbon

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Coliform Bacteria

Coliform Bacteria are not disease producing organisms by themselves. Coliform bacteria are an indicator of disease producing organisms like e.coli. When coliform bacteria are present, it’s an indication the water source may have been contaminated by surface water or fecal

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Calculating MCL

What is equivalent daily human intake for the average human? Intake = RfD × body weight = 1 × 70 = 70 mg/day (Assume RfD = 1 mg/kg/day) What concentration in drinking water would provide this intake? Water concentration =

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Maximum Contaminant Levels for Drinking Water

MCL is the Maximum Contaminant Level, or concentration of a chemical, that is allowed in public drinking water supplies.  MCL standards are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There are currently fewer than 100 chemicals with a set MCL.

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Glossary of Terms

Altitude Valve - A valve that automatically shuts off the flow into an elevated tank when the water level in the tank reaches a predetermined level. It automatically opens when the pressure in the distribution system drops below the pressure in the tank. The valve is often used to fill a second tank.

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Apparent Color - Color of water caused by suspended and dissolved particles in the water.
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