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Intelligent water treatment systems incorporate real-time sensing to ensure that their performance is optimized to avoid under- or over-treatment and that any deterioration in system performance is signaled to permit timely remedial intervention.

Balancing THM mitigation strategies with nitrogen and nutrient removal processes is key for staying compliant. In this viewpoints piece, AMS discusses the importance of controlling THMs in wastewater effluent and how online THM analyzers can help wastewater treatment plants stay on top of strict regulatory requirements. The article dives into the various factors — like source water characteristics and disinfection variables — that affect THM formation, while emphasizing the importance of measuring real-time THM levels in wastewater effluent.

Real-time data and analytical information from online instruments help utilities comply with water quality regulations. The complete article detailing how online water quality instruments are poised for growth was published in the March/April 2015 issue of World Water.