Decision Blue helps water operators manage disinfection byproducts (DBPs) like THMs and HAAs by optimizing organic removal before disinfection, reducing excessive disinfectant use, and forecasting DBPs for proactive decision making. It estimates disinfectant demand and potential DBP levels, ensuring consistent treatment operations to support DBP management.
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What you need to know.
How does Decision Blue help with DBP management?
Decision Blue accurately forecasts THMs and HAAs and adjusts the forecasts based on chemical dosing changes and finished water quality data (e.g. pH, temperature) including TOC or UV254, ensuring optimal DBP management.
What economic benefits can be expected from using Decision Blue for DBP management?
Decision Blue reduces the need for extensive DBP testing and flushing of the distribution system. It also saves staff time by eliminating the finished water as the source of elevated disinfectant demand, allowing them to identify other distribution system reasons for managing residuals.
Can Decision Blue help with regulatory compliance for DBPs and Level of Service (LOS) goals?
Yes, Decision Blue supports utilities to consistently meet regulatory standards for THMs and HAAs, as well as Level of Service (LOS) goals which are even lower DBP levels that benefit public health.
