Characterizing colloidal metals in drinking water by field flow fractionation

201940 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Benjamin F. Trueman · Dalhousie University

Abstract

We show that lead is associated with natural organic matter and colloidal iron at the tap. Removing these species during treatment could reduce lead exposure.

Topics & Keywords

Water Quality and Pollution Assessment Water Treatment and Disinfection Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Science Water Research & Technology

Volume 5, Issue 12, pp. 2202-2209

DOI: 10.1039/c9ew00560a

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