Environmental Impacts of Change in Supply Water Quality on Distribution of Potable Water: A Technical Review

Dr. C. P. Kaushal

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Environmental Impacts of Change in Supply Water Quality on Distribution of Potable Water: A Technical Review

Dr. C. P. Kaushal

Abstract :

Background: Driven by the development of water purification technologies and water quality regulations, the use of better source water and/or upgraded water treatment processes to improve drinking water quality have become common practices worldwide. Objective and Methodology: The objective of this paper is to review past years’ studies and evaluate the environmental impacts of change in water supply quality on distribution of potable water. Result: The destabilized and mobilized distribution network–harbored material may be retained in the distribution networks as loose deposits instead of flowing out at customers‘ taps if the generated particulate matter has a weight that can balance the hydraulic force. Conclusions: There is a need for a framework comprising a system assessment, management plans and operational monitoring as a means of evaluating the potential environmental impacts before changing the supply–water quality.