Chemische Gewässerverunreinigung und Wassernutzung

Pollution by chemicals of natural water resources frequently impairs production of drinking water. Enrichment by refractory dissolved organic compounds is the main reason as can be easily observed in the river Rhine. Characterization of pollution is possible by analysis of individual compounds and by the ratios of parameters such as DOC, COD and UV-extinction. Experience shows that future water pollution control technology has to include physical-chemical processes for the elimination of refractory substances.