CHLORINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL DISASTERS

Fred M. Reiff

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CHLORINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL DISASTERS

Abstract

Both natural and anthropogenic disasters usually necessitate emergency measures to disinfect water supplies. Strategies for emergency disinfection in disasters can vary significantly from those set in place for normal conditions because many of the concerns that exist for normal conditions do not apply to disasters. Attempts to address such irrelevant concerns not only are wasteful of scarce resources but also may prove deleterious to the health and well being of the disaster's victims. Various disinfection technologies are reviewed and the advantages and disadvantages of each are evaluated from a standpoint of applicability for disasters. Chlorination remains the most practical and cost effective method of water supply disinfection during disasters.

Both natural and anthropogenic disasters usually necessitate emergency measures to disinfect water supplies. Strategies for emergency disinfection in disasters can vary significantly from those set in place for normal conditions because many of the concerns that exist for normal conditions do not apply to disasters. Attempts to address such irrelevant concerns not only are wasteful of scarce...

Author(s)

Fred M. Reiff

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

SubjectSESSION 7: NATURAL DISASTERS AND DISINFECTION: WIND WATER AND BLOOMS

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Jan, 2002

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20020101)2002:1L.439;1-

DOI10.2175/193864702785033914

Volume / Issue2002 / 1

Content sourceDisinfection and Reuse Symposium