Formation of chlorinated disinfection by-products in viticulture

Background, aim and scope  The use of sodium hypochlorite (HYP) in viticulture results in effluents which are contaminated with halogenated substances. These disinfection by-products (DBPs) can be quantified as group parameter ‘adsorbable organic halogens’ (AOX) and have not been determined in effluents of viticulture yet. The substances that are detected as AOX are unknown. The AOX can be composed of harmless substances, but even toxic contaminants. Thus, it is impossible to assess ecological impacts. The aim of this study is to determine the quantification of AOX and DBPs after the use of HYP. This will be helpful to reduce environmental pollution by AOX. Materials and methods  The potential of HYP to generate AOX was determined in laboratory-scale experiments. Different model solutions were treated with HYP according to disinfection processes in viticulture and conditions of AOX formation in effluents were simulated. AOX were quantified using the flask-shaking method and identified DBPs were investigated by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Results  Treatment with HYP resulted in the formation of AOX. The percentage conversion of HYP to AOX was up to 11%. Most important identified DBPs in viticulture are chloroform, dichloroacetic acid and trichloroacetaldehyde. In addition, the formation of carbon tetrachloride (CT), 1,1,1-trichloropropanone, 2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid and 2-chloro-/2,4-dichlorophenylacetic acid was investigated. It was demonstrated that reaction temperature, concentration of HYP and type of organic matter have important influence on the formation of chlorinated DBPs. Discussion  The percentage conversion of HYP to AOX was similar to other published studies. Although a correlation of single compounds and AOX is difficult, chloroform was the predominant AOX. Generation of the volatile chloroform should be avoided due to possible adverse effects. The generation of dichloroacetic acid is of minor importance on account of biodegradation. Trichloroacetaldehyde and 1,1,1-trichloropropanone are weak mutagens and their formation should be avoided. Conclusions  The generation of AOX and chlorinated DBPs can be minimised by reducing the concentrations of the organic materials in the effluents. The removal of organic matter before disinfection results in a decreased formation of AOX. HYP is an effective disinfectant; therefore, it should be used at low temperatures and concentrations to reduce the amount of AOX. If possible, disinfection should be accomplished by the use of no chlorine-containing agents. By this means, negative influences of HYP on the quality of wine can also be avoided. Recommendations and perspectives  Our results indicate that HYP has a high potential to form AOX in effluents of viticulture. The predominant by-products are chloroform, dichloroacetic acid and trichloroacetaldehyde. In further research, wastewaters from a winery and the in- and outflows of two sewage treatment plants were sampled during vintage and analysed. These results will be discussed in a following paper.     

Formation potentials of bromate and brominated disinfection by-products in bromide-containing water by ozonation

The ozonation involved in drinking water treatment raises issues of water quality security when the raw water contains bromide (Br^?). Br^? ions may be converted to bromate (BrO₃ ^?) during ozonation and some brominated disinfection by-products (Br-DBPs) in the following chlorination. In this study, the effects of ozone (O₃) dosage, contact time, pH, and Br^? and ammonia (NH₃-N) concentrations on the formation of BrO₃ ^? and Br-DBPs have been investigated. The results show that decreasing the initial Br^? concentration is an effective means of controlling the formation of BrO₃ ^?. When the concentration of Br^? was lower than 100 μg/L, by keeping the ratio of O₃ dosage to dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentration at less than 1, BrO₃ ^? production was effectively suppressed. The concentration of BrO₃ ^? steadily increased with increasing O₃ dosage at high Br^? concentration (>900 μg/L). Additionally, a longer ozonation time increased the concentrations of BrO₃ ^? and total organic bromine (TOBr), while it had less impact on the formation potentials of brominated trihalomethanes (Br-THMFP) and haloacetic acids (Br-HAAFP). Higher pH value and the presence of ammonia may lead to an increase in the formation potential of BrO₃ ^? and Br-DBPs.     

Effects of medium-pressure UV lamps radiation on water quality in a chlorinated indoor swimming pool

The aim of our study was to determine the impact of medium-pressure UV lamps radiation on water quality in a chlorinated indoor swimming pool. An indoor swimming pool was equipped with two medium-pressure UV lamps. We collected eight samples of water daily over a four-weeks period and measured total and free chlorine, pH, water temperature, bacteriological parameters, total organic carbon and trihalomethanes. During the first week, which served as control, medium-pressure UV lamps were turned off. During the next three weeks, medium-pressure UV lamps were kept on 24 h per day. The third week, we reduced the level of the injected chlorine into water, and the last week we also reduced the water renewal volume by 27%. Our results showed that bacteriological parameters remained within allowable french limits. When medium-pressure UV lamps were kept on, total, free and active chlorine levels were significantly increased (P<0.001), whereas combined chlorine level were significantly decreased (P<0.001 and P<0.05, respectively). The levels of chloroform and bromodichloromethane were significantly increased when medium-pressure UV lamps were kept on (P<0.001), whereas chlorodibromomethane and bromoform levels significantly decreased (P<0.05 and P<0.001, respectively). The additional formation of chloroform and bromodichloromethane may be explained by the increase in active chlorine and by radicalizing mechanisms initiated by UV radiation.     

Formation of nitrogenous disinfection by-products from pre-chloramination

A sampling survey investigated the formation of nitrogenous disinfection by-products (N-DBPs) and carbonaceous DBPs (C-DBPs) from pre-chloramination, an increasingly common treatment strategy in China for regulated C-DBP control, followed by subsequent conventional water treatment processes, i.e., coagulation, sedimentation, and filtration. Dihalogenated N-DBPs typically peaked in the summer and early autumn with a relatively higher temperature, with the maximum levels of dichloroacetamide (DCAcAm), dichloroacetonitrile (DCAN), bromochloroacetonitrile, dibromoacetonitrile and dichloroacetone at 1.8, 6.3, 6.0, 2.6 and 1.8 μg L⁻¹ in the finished water, respectively. Also, the levels of all the dichlorinated N-DBPs were correlated with the ratio of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) to dissolved organic carbon, implying autochthonous DON played an essential role in the formation of these DBPs. In contrast, the yields of trihalogenated DBPs [chloroform (CF), trichloronitromethane (TCNM) and trichloroacetone (TCAce)] appeared not to be significantly affected by seasons. CF and DCAN were the dominant species in trihalomethanes (THMs) and dihaloacetonitriles (DHANs), respectively. Bromine was more readily incorporated into DHANs to form brominated DBPs than THMs during pre-chloramination. Although pre-chloramination can ensure the finished water to meet with the current Chinese THM regulatory limits, the increased levels of TCNM and TCAce may be a new water quality concern.     

河流型水源地源水典型氯化消毒副产物及其前体物的强化去除工艺

以长三角某典型河流型水源地源水为研究对象,设计了传统工艺及基于凹凸棒土处理单元的6种强化工艺,对各工艺及其处理单元应用于典型氯化消毒副产物(三卤甲烷和卤乙酸)及其前体物控制的技术和经济可行性进行了系统分析。结果表明,预O3+凹土强化混凝+O3-GAC强化的工艺对上述2种消毒副产物及其前体物的控制效果最佳;在传统工艺中单纯增加O3处理也能在一定程度上提高其对消毒副产物前体物的去除效果;KMnO4控制消毒副产物的效果一般,但KMnO4处理可强化后续单元对消毒副产物前体物的去除效果。各工艺处理出水中三卤甲烷和卤乙酸单项指标均能达标,但传统工艺和经凹土强化混凝+GAC强化的工艺出水三卤甲烷4种化合物的实测浓度与其各自限值的比值之和均大于1.0,不能满足水质要求,必须进行强化处理。凹土强化混凝单元在6种强化工艺条件下对三卤甲烷生成潜能(THMFP)和卤乙酸生成潜能(HAAFP)的去除率较传统混凝单元平均提高15.99%和4.92%;各强化工艺对THMFP和HAAFP的去除率较传统工艺均提高20%以上(除凹土强化混凝+GAC强化的工艺外),消毒副产物产生量降低40%以上,工艺成本降低20%以上。     

多水源供水管网中消毒副产物风险分析

通过调研北方某大型城市多水源供水格局下管网水中三卤甲烷(THMs)和卤乙酸(HAAs)这2类消毒副产物(DBPs)的质量浓度水平,对管网中各类DBPs的超标风险、风险点的时空分布及影响因素进行了分析,从确定管网指示性DBPs、检测频率及管网采样点布设3个方面提出了关于管网DBPs风险分析方法的建议.研究结果表明,该市D...     

臭氧对饮用水中氯化消毒副产物生成的影响

以北京市某水厂砂滤池出水为实验原水,研究了臭氧曝气时间对实验原水中天然有机物（NOM）性质、结构及氯化消毒副产物生成的影响。通过高效凝胶色谱、三维荧光光谱、红外光谱等检测分析方法对水中NOM进行表征后发现,经臭氧作用后水样DOC浓度升高、亲水性增加、芳香性及重均分子量下降。有机物中羟基、碳碳双键或碳氮双键及其共轭体系、脱质子羧基官能团与氯反应活性较强。综合考虑臭氧作用后NOM性质、结构变化及氯化消毒副产物生成量的改变,选择最佳臭氧接触时间为12 min。     

挥发性溴代消毒副产物在不同水处理工艺过程中的变化

对中国沿海某市2个自来水厂的常规和深度水处理工艺过程中挥发性溴代消毒副产物的变化规律进行了研究。在选取的7种挥发性溴代消毒副产物中,只有一溴二氯甲烷、二溴一氯甲烷、二溴甲烷和三溴甲烷这4种被检出,除二溴甲烷只在深度水处理工艺过程中被检出外,其余3种化合物在2种不同水处理工艺过程中均有检出。一溴二氯甲烷和二溴一氯甲烷在常规和深度水处理工艺过程中的部分工艺段出水中的检出浓度超过了GB 5749-2006中规定的限值（饮用水中一溴二氯甲烷和二溴一氯甲烷的的浓度限值分别为60 μg·L-1和100 μg·L-1）,应被给予足够的重视。挥发性溴代消毒副产物在常规水处理工艺过程中的检出浓度随水处理工艺流程而逐渐升高,而在深度水处理工艺过程中检出的挥发性溴代消毒副产物（除二溴甲烷外）浓度变化则表现为随水处理工艺流程先轻微降低后大幅升高的趋势。与常规水处理工艺相比,挥发性溴代消毒副产物在深度水处理工艺过程中的检出浓度明显低于其在常规水处理工艺过程中对应工艺段出水中的检出浓度,但对于在常规和深度水处理工艺过程中均被检出的3种挥发性溴代消毒副产物来说,它们的最大值均出现在加氯后出厂水中。     

游泳池循环水抑藻方法研究

本研究采用氯化混凝技术 ,有效地抑制了游泳池水中藻类生长。经此技术处理后的游泳池水清澈透明 ,达到卫生部颁布的《游泳场所卫生标准》的要求 ,既节约水资源 ,又避免污染环境 ,具有广阔的应用前景。     

The occurrence of disinfection by-products in the drinking water of Athens,Greece

Application of chlorination for the disinfection of drinking water results in the formation of a wide range of organic compounds, called disinfection by-products (DBPs), which occur due to the reaction of chlorine with natural organic materials. The occurrence of DBPs was studied in samples from four drinking-water treatment plants (WTPs) and from the distribution network of Athens, Greece. Twenty-four compounds, which belong to different categories of DBPs, were monitored, including trihalomethanes (THMs), haloacetic acids (HAAs), haloacetonitriles (HANs), haloketones (HAKs), chloral hydrate (CH) and chloropicrin (CP). Sampling was performed monthly for a period of two years, from three different points at each WTP and from eight points atthe distribution network. Samples were analyzed by GC-ECD methods, which included pretreatment with liquid-liquid extraction for volatile DBPs and acidic methanol esterification for HAAs. The results of the analyses have shown the presence of disinfection by-products belonging to all categories studied in all water samples collected after prechlorination. The major categories of DBPs detected were THMs and HAAs, while the other volatile DBPs occurred at lower concentrations. The concentrations of DBPs did not in any case exceed the maximum contaminant levels (MCL) set by USEPA and WHO. However, monitoring these compounds needs to be continued, because their levels could increase due to changes in the quality of water entering the water treatment plants. Reduction of the concentrations of DBPs could be achieved by optimization of the chlorination conditions, taking into account the effect of time. Moreover, research on alternative disinfection methods (e.g. ozone, chlorine dioxide, chloramines) and their by-products should be conducted to evaluate their applicability in the case of the drinking water of Greece.     

Formation of chlorinated estrones via hypochlorous disinfection of wastewater effluent containing estrone

Chlorinated derivatives of estrone (E1) in the effluent of a municipal sewage treatment plant located in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan were detected by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry using electron impact in selected ion monitoring (GC/MS-EI-SIM) analysis. The concentrations of E1, 2-chloroestrone, 4-chloroestrone and 2,4-dichloroestrone in the effluent sample collected in December 2005 were 60.0 ng l(-1), 4.0 ng l(-1), 14.5 ng l(-1), and 9.8 ng l(-1), respectively. In the effluent sample taken in June 2005, 2,4-dichloroestrone was detected at 5.6 ng l(-1) along with 17.6 ng l(-1) of E1. However, only E1 was detected at 5.9 ng l(-1) in the sample in May 2005. To elucidate the behavior of E1 during the disinfection process with sodium hypochlorite in the sewage treatment plant, we carried out a reaction of E1 with sodium hypochlorite in buffer solutions at pH 7 and 9. As E1 was consumed rapidly, chlorinated estrones were produced and relatively fast formation of 2-chloroestrone, 4-chloroestrone, and 2,4-dichloroestrone was observed. Furthermore, 1,4-estradiene-3,17-dione derivatives were formed from the reaction between 2,4-dichloroestrone and sodium hypochlorite.     

Reducing the formation of disinfection by-products by pre-ozonation.

The objective of this study is to apply the pre-ozonation process to reduce the formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs). The raw water sample, collected from the Te-Chi Reservoir in central Taiwan, has been polluted by fertilizer. Three types of resins were used to isolate the natural organic matter into seven types of organic fractions. The pre-ozonation was used to oxidize each organic fraction to study the reduction of DBPs of each fraction. Experimental results indicated that the pre-ozonation could reduce the concentration of dissolved organic carbon resulting in the reduction of DBP formation. With the pre-ozonation, 9-54% of DOC and more than 40% of DBPs were reduced. With the analysis of UV adsorption and Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR), the reduction of A254 and unsaturated functional groups such as aromatic ring and C=C bond containing in the water sample is the major reaction mechanism.     

Fate of disinfection by-products in groundwater during aquifer storage and recovery with reclaimed water

Knowledge on the behaviour of disinfection by-products (DBPs) during aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) is limited even though this can be an important consideration where recovered waters are used for potable purposes. A reclaimed water ASR trial in an anoxic aquifer in South Australia has provided some of the first quantitative information at field-scale on the fate and transport of trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). The results revealed that THM half-lives varied from <1 to 65 days, with persistence of chloroform being highest and bromoform lowest. HAA attenuation was rapid (<1 day). Rates of THM attenuation were shown to be highly dependent on the geochemical environment as evidenced by the 2-5 fold reduction in half-lives at the ASR well which became methanogenic during the storage phase of the trial, as compared to an observation well situated 4 m away, which remained nitrate-reducing. These findings agree with previous laboratory-based studies which also show persistence declining with increased bromination of THMs and reducing redox conditions. Modelling suggests that the chlorinated injectant has sufficient residual chlorine and natural organic matter for substantial increases in THMs to occur within the aquifer, however this is masked in some of the field observations due to concurrent attenuation, particularly for the more rapidly attenuated brominated compounds. The model is based on data taken from water distribution systems and may not be representative for ASR since bromide and ammonia concentrations in the injected water and the possible role of organic carbon in the aquifer were not taken into consideration. During the storage phase DBP formation potentials were reduced as a result of the removal of precursor material despite an increase in the THM formation potential per unit weight of total organic carbon. This suggests that water quality improvements with respect to THMs and HAAs can be achieved through ASR in anoxic aquifers.     

Fate of disinfection by-products in groundwater during aquifer storage and recovery with reclaimed water

Knowledge on the behaviour of disinfection by-products (DBPs) during aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) is limited even though this can be an important consideration where recovered waters are used for potable purposes. A reclaimed water ASR trial in an anoxic aquifer in South Australia has provided some of the first quantitative information at field-scale on the fate and transport of trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). The results revealed that THM half-lives varied from <1 to 65 days, with persistence of chloroform being highest and bromoform lowest. HAA attenuation was rapid (<1 day). Rates of THM attenuation were shown to be highly dependent on the geochemical environment as evidenced by the 2-5 fold reduction in half-lives at the ASR well which became methanogenic during the storage phase of the trial, as compared to an observation well situated 4 m away, which remained nitrate-reducing. These findings agree with previous laboratory-based studies which also show persistence declining with increased bromination of THMs and reducing redox conditions. Modelling suggests that the chlorinated injectant has sufficient residual chlorine and natural organic matter for substantial increases in THMs to occur within the aquifer, however this is masked in some of the field observations due to concurrent attenuation, particularly for the more rapidly attenuated brominated compounds. The model is based on data taken from water distribution systems and may not be representative for ASR since bromide and ammonia concentrations in the injected water and the possible role of organic carbon in the aquifer were not taken into consideration. During the storage phase DBP formation potentials were reduced as a result of the removal of precursor material despite an increase in the THM formation potential per unit weight of total organic carbon. This suggests that water quality improvements with respect to THMs and HAAs can be achieved through ASR in anoxic aquifers.     

离子色谱在饮用水消毒副产物及高氯酸盐分析中的应用

介绍了离子色谱在饮用水中消毒副产物及高氯酸盐分析中的应用。重点介绍了离子色谱测定饮用水中溴酸盐和高氯酸盐的方法。简单介绍了卤代乙酸和氯酸盐的离子色谱测定法及离子色谱-质谱联用技术在饮用水消毒副产物及高氯酸盐分析中的应用。     

Minimization of the formation of disinfection by-products

The drinking water industry is required to minimize DBPs levels while ensuring adequate disinfection. In this study, efficient and appropriate treatment scheme for the reduction of disinfection by-product (DBPs) formation in drinking water containing natural organic matter has been established. This was carried out by the investigation of different treatment schemes consisting of enhanced coagulation, sedimentation, disinfection by using chlorine dioxide/ozone, filtration by sand filter, or granular activated carbon (GAC). Bench scale treatment schemes were applied on actual samples from different selected sites to identify the best conditions for the treatment of water. Samples were collected from effluent of each step in the treatment train in order to analyze pH, UV absorbance at 254 nm (UVA₂₅₄), specific UV absorbance at 254 nm (SUVA₂₅₄), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), haloacetic acids (HAAs) and trihalomethanes (THMs). The obtained results indicated that using pre-ozonation/enhanced coagulation/activated carbon filtration treatment train appears to be the most effective method for reducing DBPs precursors in drinking water treatment.     

饮用水中典型含氮消毒副产物的生成与控制研究进展

含氮消毒副产物作为一类具有强“三致”作用的高毒性新兴消毒副产物,其生成和控制等相关问题是饮用水处理领域研究的重点和难点。典型的含氮消毒副产物有卤乙腈、亚硝胺、卤代硝基甲烷及卤乙酰胺,在总结这类消毒副产物的生成机制和去除手段的基础上,针对其浓度低、极性强造成富集难、去除率低的瓶颈问题,分别从新材料、新技术研发及工艺优化组合方向提出了消除含氮消毒副产物问题的研究重点,展望了新型纳米功能材料耦合电化学技术处理含氮消毒副产物的发展前景,为解决强“三致”作用的高毒性新兴含氮消毒副产物问题提供参考。     

水源地生态工程对消毒副产物生成的影响

水源地生态工程可改善饮用水水源水质,但其中的水生生物代谢物可能是消毒副产物(DBPs)前体物的来源。本文构建现场实验装置探究了水源地生态工程对原水水质的影响及原水中主要消毒副产物前体物的来源,考察了氯投量、温度以及pH对香蒲根分泌物、菰根分泌物和鲢鱼排泄物氯化后消毒副产物生成的影响。结果表明,实验装置对NH₄⁺-N、TN和TP的平均总去除率分别为74.93%、53.98%和73.02%,总DOC沿程增加。溶解性有机物(DOM)中分子质量分布在<500 Da的DOC含量总体上呈沿程减少的趋势,>3 000 Da的DOC沿程有所增加。总三卤甲烷生成势(TTHMFP)和总卤乙酸生成势(THAAFP)沿程呈现增加的趋势,分子质量<3 000 Da的有机物中TTHMFP和THAAFP沿程有所下降,分子质量>3 000 Da的TTHMFP和THAAFP呈沿程增加的趋势。考察了装置中3种水生生物代谢物经氯化后得到的二氯乙酸(DCAA)、三氯乙酸(TCAA)、三氯甲烷(TCM)和二氯乙腈(DCAN)4种消毒副产物生成势,均随着氯投量和温度的增加而升高,主要消毒副产物为TCAA。酸性条件有利于抑制DCAA和TCM的生成,碱性条件有利于抑制TCAA的生成,DCAN的生成量总体上随着pH的升高呈现先上升后下降的趋势。     

预氯化及常规工艺对消毒副产物的影响

以天津市某给水厂的水源水为实验对象,通过在实验室规模上模拟的给水处理厂工艺流程,比较了3种不同工艺流程中各单元出水的三卤甲烷(THMs)、卤乙酸(HAAs)和总有机物(TOC)浓度变化,分析了水处理单元工艺和TOC浓度对消毒副产物的影响。结果表明,预氯化生成的三卤甲烷和卤乙酸分别占最终出水中三卤甲烷和卤乙酸浓度的55.7%和66.7%,说明预氯化对出厂水中消毒副产物的产生有显著影响;混凝沉淀和过滤对三卤甲烷的去除率分别为17.2%和19.6%,而卤乙酸在水处理过程中变化不大,仅在过滤之后降低了3.32μg/L,说明过滤对三卤甲烷和卤乙酸均有一定的去除作用,而混凝沉淀仅对三卤甲烷有一定的去除作用;TOC浓度经过水处理工艺后整体呈下降趋势,但分析表明,其浓度对三卤甲烷和卤乙酸的生成影响很小,而氯则是三卤甲烷和卤乙酸生成的重要限制因素。