DISINFECTION

Wastewater contains bacteria and microorganisms, some of which are capable of causing disease in humans such as typhoid and paratyphoid fevers, dysentery and cholera.

Destruction of the disease-producing bacteria (pathogens) is essential to the public health.The disinfection process at the Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility ensures that pathogen destruction has been achieved.

Laboratory test are performed daily to include fecal coliform. Process adjustments are done automatically but can be made base on test results if needed.