Regulations in the United States: requirements and guidance for ultraviolet disinfection of drinking water

作     者：Cotton, C Passantino, L 

作者机构：Malcolm Pirnie Inc Tucson AZ 85701 USA Malcolm Pirnie Inc Phoenix AZ 85008 USA 

出 版 物：《JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE》 (J. Environ. Eng. Sci.)

年 卷 期：2005年第4卷第Supplement+1期

页      面：S57-S63页

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学科分类：0830[工学-环境科学与工程（可授工学、理学、农学学位）] 08[工学] 

主　　题：ultraviolet disinfection regulations guidance UV facility design validation UV dose 

摘      要：In July 2003, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published a proposed regulation, the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR), which included requirements pertaining to ultraviolet (UV) disinfection. In addition the USEPA released the proposed UV Disinfection Guidance Manual (UVDGM) that provides implementation guidelines for UV disinfection. Since July 2003, USEPA has revised several elements, which are also described. This paper summarizes proposed regulatory requirements in the United States (US) that pertain to disinfection of drinking water using UV light and the recommendations in USEPA s UVDGM. Although this paper does not provide the detailed UVDGM recommendations, it highlights important elements of the proposed regulation and guidance, including required UV doses, UV facility design and operation, and UV reactor validation. The US regulations and guidance do not directly affect the implementation of UV facilities in other countries;however, the information provided in this paper provides a different perspective for worldwide facilities and regulatory agencies to consider.