Factors affecting lead corrosion byproduct formation; field and laboratory studies

David A. Vaccari, Robert Mueller

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Abstract

Corrosion in drinking water systems has been a concern in the past mainly because of the damage it causes and the aesthetic effect on water quality (red water caused by rust). Recently, it has become apparent that potential health effects may also result. In particular, fetal exposure to lead has been found to have a measurable effect on cognitive development in infants. The corrosion of lead from pipes and solder joints in plumbing systems may expose the population. Utilities need to be able to predict corrosion byproduct formation in order to prevent it. The problem of predicting corrosion and corrosion byproduct formation with indices is briefly presented. A laboratory study is described which sought to determine experimentally the effect of water chemistry on rates of corrosion by-product formation. A field experiment was conducted in an attempt to measure the underlying corrosion rate using metal coupon tests. Finally, a field investigation was conducted of a database containing chemical analyses of tap samples collected by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWater Quality for the New Decade
Pages883-895
Number of pages13
StatePublished - 1991
EventProceedings of the 1991 AWWA Annual Conference - Philadelphia, PA, USA
Duration: 23 Jun 199127 Jun 1991

Publication series

NameProceedings - AWWA Annual Conference
ISSN (Print)0360-814X

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1991 AWWA Annual Conference
CityPhiladelphia, PA, USA
Period23/06/9127/06/91

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