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This paper describes a mathematical model, TAPWAT, that is under development for use in predicting water quality in the Netherlands. At present 67% of the Netherlands' drinking water comes from groundwater sources and the rest is produced from surface water. The extraction of groundwater is restricted to the present amount, so in order to meet increasing demands, use of surface water supplies must increase. This surface water consists mainly of international rivers which are often polluted. Pathogenic protozoa such as Cryptosporidium are the most significant pollutants with respect to drinking water production. The model is intended to assist in the investigation of future health and environmental risks associated with the increased use of surface water. The model will be used to simulate the performance of surface water treatment processes under changing conditions in order to balance the risks of disinfection byproducts with the risks posed by pathogenic microorganisms. The paper discusses the design and calibration of the model as well as future applications.

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Published: 01/01/1997 ISBN(s): 0898679583 Number of Pages: 9File Size: 1 file , 37 KB