Microbial Impacts of Transitioning to Direct Potable Reuse Water Systems
Kara Nelson, Professor
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Closed. This professor is continuing with Fall 2024 apprentices on this project; no new apprentices needed for Spring 2025.
Direct potable reuse is a form of wastewater reuse where advanced-treated wastewater is introduced directly to the drinking water distribution system. Bench-scale reactors will be used to simulate drinking water distribution system pipes before and during the transition to direct potable reuse conditions. Microbial water quality parameters will be analyzed to determine microbial impacts during the short time span after transitioning pipes to advanced treated wastewater.
Role: The undergraduate researcher will assist with monitoring water quality in the bench-scale reactors. Student should be able to maintain a regular schedule in the laboratory.
Qualifications: The undergraduate researcher should be interested in water quality and be excited to learn new techniques. A background in environmental engineering, chemistry, or microbiology is a plus.
Day-to-day supervisor for this project: Alma Bartholow, Graduate Student
Hours: 9-11 hrs
Off-Campus Research Site: Most aspects of the work will be on campus.
Related website: https://ce.berkeley.edu/people/faculty/nelson/research
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