MONITORAMENTO DE TRIHALOMETANOS (THMs) E DA QUALIDADE DA ÁGUA PARA ABASTECIMENTO PÚBLICO DA CIDADE DE CAVALCANTE, GOIÁS

MONITORING OF TRIHALOMETHANES (THMs) AND WATER QUALITY FOR PUBLIC SUPPLY IN THE CITY OF CAVALCANTE, GOIÁS. Trihalomethanes (THMs) are organohalogens compounds formed from the reaction between free residual chlorine and natural matter organic (humic substances) present in raw water from surface sourc...

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Published in:Química nova 2024
Main Authors: Oliveira, Dalila Kênia, Silva, Larissa, de Brito, Núbia Natália
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Language:English
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Summary:MONITORING OF TRIHALOMETHANES (THMs) AND WATER QUALITY FOR PUBLIC SUPPLY IN THE CITY OF CAVALCANTE, GOIÁS. Trihalomethanes (THMs) are organohalogens compounds formed from the reaction between free residual chlorine and natural matter organic (humic substances) present in raw water from surface sources. This study aimed to evaluate the formation of THMs resulting from the application of chlorine for disinfection, in the water treating process for public supply in the city of Cavalcante, GO, located in the region of Chapada dos Veadeiros (Brazil). The results of physical-chemical analyses apparent color, turbidity, pH, free residual chlorine, consumed oxygen, hardness, total alkalinity and THMs demonstrated a positive and strong correlation between the formation of THMs and the hardness of treated water, as well as the chlorine consumed during disinfection process. It was observed an increase in apparent color, turbidity and consumed oxygen in the rainy season. These parameters indicate the presence of organic matter and that present a positive and moderate correlation with the formation of THMs.
ISSN:0100-4042
1678-7064
DOI:10.21577/0100-4042.20230116