Bromate formation under Cryptosporidium inactivation conditions

K. Ozekin, Paul Westerhoff

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Abstract

Cryptosporidium oocysts are resistant to chlorination but ozonation has been shown to be effective against the oocysts. However, ozone can react with bromide to form bromate, a suspected carcinogen. The need to balance ozone applications for microbial disinfection against potential bromate formation is discussed. The use of models to calculate bromate formation is considered.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)16-17
Number of pages2
JournalWater Quality International
Issue numberMay-June
StatePublished - 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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