This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of climate change. 20th century climate variability is presented, along with
potential impacts to distribution system water
quality. Presentation summary includes the following: climate change over the 21st century
will likely affect distribution system
water quality in areas of
disinfection residual control,
increased disinfection byproduct (DBP) formation,
corrosion control, and
nitrification control; climate change has the potential to
affect seasonal distribution system
water quality in areas such as
water temperature,
salinity (in tidal influenced sources),
disinfection byproducts, and
taste and odor related parameters; and, adaptation to climate change should be
considered to maintain distribution
system water quality related to
effectiveness of flushing program,
effectiveness of corrosion control program, and
optimization of disinfectant-DBP control
strategies. Includes figures.