Distribution of Natural Organic Matter (NOM) in Full-scale Drinking Water Utilities of India in Eastern Region - Challenges and Issues

Authors

  • Jaydev Kumar Mahato Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad-826004, India.
  • S. K. Gupta Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad-826004, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aaer/v5/7892D

Keywords:

Drinking water, NOM, water treatment plants, challenges, issues

Abstract

The presence of natural organic matter (NOM) in the water supply system is a great concern. It deteriorates the drinking water quality and results in the formation of carcinogenic Trihalomethane (THMs) compounds. The present study investigated the distribution of NOM species (TOC, DOC, UV254, and SUVA) and its challenges in various treatment stages of full-scale drinking water utilities. The Physico-chemical characteristics of raw water good complied with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). During the monitoring exercise, TOC found to be the most dominant fraction of NOM, greatly influencing the treatment efficiency. The maximum concentration of TOC (3.8 mg/l) was obtained in the raw water of VWTP. The study provides immense help to the water management authority to produce safe drinking water concerning NOM.

Published

2021-05-07

How to Cite

Jaydev Kumar Mahato, & S. K. Gupta. (2021). Distribution of Natural Organic Matter (NOM) in Full-scale Drinking Water Utilities of India in Eastern Region - Challenges and Issues. Advanced Aspects of Engineering Research Vol. 5, 134–140. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aaer/v5/7892D

Issue

Advanced Aspects of Engineering Research Vol. 5

Section

Chapters