a. On-site research to assist with disinfection byproduct control; specifically by planning and executing controlled test protocols to generate quantitative data on the DBP yields of various treatment approaches b. On-site research to quantify the potential water quality improvements of envisioned capital improvement projects c. Assist in running plant trials with alternative oxidants including developing or adapting procedures for monitoring residuals, determining oxidant demands and appropriate feed rates, monitoring plant water quality, and executing jar tests to correct upset conditions during trials d. Regular jar testing at both water plants to optimize coagulant doses e. Assist in obtaining plankton enumerations f. Provide assistance in maintaining superior water quality by helping in the troubleshooting of iron, manganese, turbidity, and algae breakthrough issues g. Provide technical assistance with chemical feed rate and dilution calculations for any and all chemicals used including providing pump setting equations as functions of contaminant levels and flow rates h. On-site research to study power activated carbon for DBP control including developing and executing controlled test protocols quantifying the TTHM and HAA5 reductions possible with various carbon types, feedpoint, and doses i. Plan and execute tracer studies to develop empirically-determined baffle factors to use in CT calculations. Tracer studies shall be of the positive step function type using sodium ion assay with ion selective electrode j. On-site research to quantify the DBP precursor removal capabilities of potassium permanganate and potassium permanganate enhanced with catalysts and alkalinity sources
