BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network

This project will evaluate scale-up approaches for granular activated carbon (GAC) columns for a suite of organic contaminants at low influent concentrations. At a minimum, the project will assess the efficacy of the rapid small-scale column test (RSSCT) approach as a leading candidate. These results will allow utilities to choose the most appropriate RSSCT design for contaminants of interest. A further objective of the project is to recommend RSSCT design approaches that may become components of the current American Water Works Association (AWWA) GAC standard.