Nitrification is a major issue that utilities must address if they utilize chloramines as a
secondary disinfectant. Nitrification is the oxidation of free ammonia to nitrite which is then …

Nitrification can increase levels of soluble lead in potable water by reducing pH. The
magnitude of the pH drop depends on the initial alkalinity and extent of nitrification. At 100 …

The city of Glendale, Calif., has experienced nitrification episodes in many of its distribution
system reservoirs. The objective of this study was to evaluate nitrification prevention by …

Simulated copper and PVC premise plumbing reactors modeling chloramine decay were
monitored for complete nitrification of 0.71 mg NH4-N L− 1 ammonium to nitrate with no …

Providing safe drinking water is the core mission of drinking water providers and requires
balancing numerous potential challenges to accomplish this mission successfully. A key …

Abstract Because of the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Rule limiting the
concentration of disinfection by products in drinking water, the use of chloramine as an …