Innovative Use of Gas Permeable Hydrophobic Membranes to Remove VOCs, MTBE/ETBE, Radon, THMs from Drinking Water

This paper will present the results of the pilot testing, design equations that can be used to scale up the pilot test results and a comparison of this technology with more conventional treatment technologies (packed column aeration and granular activated carbon). Preliminary cost comparisons indicate that this technology is significantly more cost-effective than packed column aeration or granular activated carbon in removing VOCs and other contaminants of concern.