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Water Chemistry

Tap water is treated through an extensive, rigorous, highly regulated process to provide water that it is safe to drink and use for everyday purposes. We need to ensure the water has low turbidity, colour, and odour. We need the right balance of hardness and alkalinity to protect our pipes and distribution systems. Maintaining the right balance of chemicals such as dissolved oxygen, nitrates, phosphate, chlorine, fluoride, and metals (especially iron) helps ensure the safety of our water supply. (J. Mitchell)

Library resources

Green Materials for Sustainable Water Remediation and Treatment by Seema Dwivedi; et al
Publication Date: 2013
Inadequate access to clean water afflicts people throughout the world, and in developing countries any solution to this challenge must be achieved at a low cost and low energy demand. At the same time, the use of chemicals, and subsequent environmental impact must also be reduced. Green and sustainable water remediation is a rapidly growing field of interest to governments and corporations alike, with considerable input from academics, environmental consultants and public interest groups. ...
Green Methods for Wastewater Treatment *COMING SOON* by Mu Naushad; Saravanan Rajendran; Eric Lichtfouse (Editors)
Publication Date: 2019
This book presents comprehensive chapters on the latest research and applications in wastewater treatment using green technologies. Topics include mesoporous materials, TiO2 nanocomposites and magnetic nanoparticles, the role of catalysts, treatment methods such as photo-Fenton, photocatalysis, electrochemistry and adsorption, and anti-bacterial solutions. This book will be useful for chemical engineers, environmental scientists, analytical chemists, materials scientists and researchers.
Life Cycle Assessment of Wastewater Treatment by Mu Naushad (Editor)
Publication Date: 2018
Life Cycle Assessment of Wastewater Treatment addresses in detail the required in-depth life cycle assessment of wastewater treatment. This is to meet the special demands placed upon wastewater treatment processes, due to both the limited quantity and often low quality of water supplies. Wastewater management clearly plays a central role in achieving future water security in a world where water stress is expected to increase. Life cycle assessment (LCA) can be used as a tool to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with wastewater treatment and potential improvement options. ...

Resources on Drinking Water

Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality Summary Table
The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality are established by Health Canada in collaboration with the FederalProvincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water (CDW) and other federal government departments. They are published by Health Canada. This table is a summary of the values and key information from each of the guidelines. It is updated regularly and published on Health Canada’s website
Winnipeg's drinking water quality
What steps do you take to ensure our drinking water is high-quality and safe?
Drinking water - Operation & Monitoring
The Office of Drinking Water has developed guidelines to assist operators in meeting regulatory obligations for monitoring and reporting under The Drinking Water Safety Act.
Manitoba Water Quality Standards, Objectives, and Guidelines
Manitoba Water Stewardship ensures a high level of environmental quality by identifying, evaluating, and managing existing and potential future risks to the environment and human health. A variety of scientific tools and management strategies are used in a proactive manner to protect, maintain, and rehabilitate water quality to meet this mission...

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