Download or read book State of the Science of Chlorine Dioxide in Drinking Water written by Donald J. Gates and published by Amer Water Works Assn. This book was released on 2009 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference book from American Water Works Research Foundation pulls together the current scientific knowledge on chlorine dioxide and its applications in drinking water treatment. It provides the most current scientific information about chlorine dioxide, along with operational practices, analytical expertise, and utility experiences through case histories as well as the expertise of individual authors. The objectives of this research project were threefold: To produce a current reference book with a global view of the use of chlorine dioxide, encompassing scientific, technological, and operational approaches used in drinking water treatment in developed nations; To compare and contrast European and North American practices and their experiences with chlorine dioxide production, applications, and regulations; and To update knowledge about the current technologies of production, process control, and residual monitoring in plants and distribution systems. First published in 2009, it is only now available to the public.