许多工具可供水处理厂操作员和工程师用于评估过滤器性能。颗粒计数是许多处理厂正在实施的一项技术，用于加强过滤废水的监测。如果正确实施，颗粒计数可以成为获取额外信息和洞察过滤器操作和性能的一个有价值的工具，而这些信息和洞察可能无法通过使用传统浊度计来发现。使用颗粒计数技术获得的信息可能有助于确定过滤器的早期突破，优化过滤器反洗程序和过滤器到废物的操作，并有助于工厂的整体操作。随着许多工厂开始使用生物活性炭过滤器（BAC），以及法规变得更加严格，深入了解单个过滤器的性能对于保持合规性和确保公共健康保护至关重要。 包括7个参考文献、图表。

Many tools are available for water treatment plant operators and engineers to use in evaluating filter performance. Particle counting is one technology being implemented in many treatment plants to augment filter effluent monitoring. When implemented correctly, particle counting can be a valuable tool in gaining additional information and insight into filter operation and performance that may not be evident through the use of traditional turbidimeters. Information gained from using particle counting technology may assist in identifying early breakthrough of filters, optimizing filter backwash procedures and filter to waste operations, and assist in overall plant operations. As many plants begin to proceed with biologically active carbon filters (BAC) and as regulations become more stringent, a deeper understanding of how individual filters perform is crucial in maintaining compliance and ensuring the protection of public health. Includes 7 references, figures.