Using Fluorescence for monitoring organic matter in drinking water systems

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The aim of this proposal was to investigate the use of fluorescence as a rapid, sensitive and selective and therefore highly sophisticated tool for monitoring organic matter (OM) character in order to:

• monitor the WTP influent as an early warning detection system for elevated humic substances, algal blooms (including taste and odour compounds), and upstream treated effluent discharges;
• facilitate process optimisation/control for OM removal;
• minimise and predict disinfection by-product formation and bacterial regrowth potential in the distribution system.