研究了各种公用设施的现场数据，目的是确定地表水的一组特征，使其能够通过单独消毒成功处理，从而避免过滤。研究发现，可以为只能进行消毒的地表水定义水质标准:粪便大肠菌群20/100 mL，浊度1 NTU，颜色15 acu，氯需求量2 mg/L。除了满足原水质量和监测规范外，公用设施还需要满足系统运行的特定条件。影响地表水水质的一些自然特征包括蓄水量、富营养化、停留时间和分层破坏。流域管理是控制水质波动和防止原水逐渐恶化的一个重要方面。本文主要讨论水质标准和参数，以及原水的监测策略。 包括42个参考文献、表格和图表。

Field data from various utilities were studied with the object of identifying a set of characteristics of a surface water that might allow it to be successfully treated by disinfection alone, thus avoiding the need to filter. It was found possible to define water quality standards for a surface water amenable to disinfection only: fecal coliforms 20/100 mL, turbidity 1 NTU, color 15 acu, and chlorine demand 2 mg/L. As well as meeting specifications for raw-water quality and monitoring, a utility would also need to meet certain conditions for system operations. Some of the natural characteristics that influence water quality in a surface water include storage capacity, eutrophication, retention time, and stratification-destratification. Watershed management is an essential aspect of controlling water quality fluctuations and in preventing progressive deterioration of the raw-water. The bulk of the article discusses water quality criteria and parameters, as well as monitoring strategies for raw water. Includes 42 references, tables, figures.