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Tech Briefs listed below are links to the National Drinking Water Clearinghouse web site. Tech Briefs are technical "how to's" for operators and are a great resource.

Chlorination - discusses chlorination treatment.

Corrosion Control - discusses various methods for controlling corrosion, including design considerations, water quality modifications, corrosion inhibitors, cathodic protection, and coatings and linings.

Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention - provides practical solutions for eliminating problems.

Diatomaceous Earth Filtration for Drinking Water - discusses DE filtration and gives an explanation of the process.

Disinfection - explains disinfection as a drinking water treatment and the regulations governing it.

Filter Backwashing - sooner or later, all filters need to be backwashed or replaced

Filtration - several methods of filtration are explained.

Fire Hydrant O&M Program "How To" - use of fire hydrants to extinguish a fire.

Ion Exchange and Dimineralization - discusses the technologies best for removing organic contaminants in drinking water.

Iron and Manganese Removal - provides an overview of removal techniques for iron and manganese.

Jar Testing - test of the treatment chemicals used in a water system.

Leak Detection and Water Loss Control - detect, locate, and correct leaks.

Lime Softening - discussion of lime softening and an overview of its use.

Locating Distribution Lines - discusses several techniques for finding your pipes.

Manganese Greensand Treatment Units, How to Operate and Maintain "How To" - correct installation and maintenance.

Membrane Filtration - discusses a semipermeable membrane technology.

Organic Removal - technologies most suited for organic contaminant removal in drinking water.

Ozone - discusses ozone disinfection technology.

Package Plants - selection and types of package plants.

Point-of-Use/Point-of-Entry Systems (POU/POE) - discussion of POU/POE treatment options that meet Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) water quality requirements.

Poster: Treatment Technologies for Small Drinking Water Systems - poster explains treatment technologies.

Preventing Well Contamination - tips about how to site a well, material selection and location, well sealing methods, and pitless adaptors.

Pumps - discusses the role of pumps in the water system.

Quality Control in Construction Projects - ensure longevity through good control.

Radionuclides - discusses natural radionuclides (radon, radium, and uranium) and their potential health risks.

Repairing Distribution Lines - discusses ways to manage these situations and outlines steps a utility may take to repair the distribution system.

Reservoirs, Towers, and Tanks - explores the various aspects of water storage.

Sanitary Surveys - prevent and correct water system deficiencies.

Slow Sand Filtration - discusses this promising treatment method for small systems with low turbidity or algae-containing source waters.

System Control and Data Acquisition - learn more about SCADA systems.

Ultraviolet Disinfection - discusses exposing contaminated water to radiation from UV light.

Valves - examines most common types of valves, problems, maintenance, and safety issues.

Water Hammer - discussion of changes in direction or velocity of water which increases pressure in the water main.

Water Meters - discusses different types of meters, their applications, and their importance for a water utility business.

Water Quality in Distribution Systems - discusses water quality issues.

Water Treatment Plant Residuals Management - examines residuals categories, major treatment processes, and regulations.

 

 

 

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Minnesota Rural Water Association

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Elbow Lake, MN  56531
Phone: 218-685-5197
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