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In Japan seasonal typhoons and population density affect the requirements of water treatment. Japan's drinking water standards are similar to those of the US and Europe. Two differences from US practice are 1) different analytical methods for turbidity and 2) use of the permanganate number as a measure of total organic content. Design criteria of unit processes are dictated by regulatory agencies. This article describes six treatment plants in the Tokyo and Osaka regions, followed by discussion of several features unique to water treatment facilities and practices in Japan. A table compares the ownership, capacity, source of supply, treatment processes, and special features of each of the plants. Includes tables, figure.

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Edition: Vol. 83 - No. 6 Published: 06/01/1991 Number of Pages: 7File Size: 1 file , 2 MB