Why do you need to remove the ammonia? If the intended use is for drinking, chlorine disinfection can be used to convert the ammonia to monochloramine, which is a persistent disinfectant for the distribution system. Apparently, 1.5 mg/L ammonia is the ideal concentration, according to the WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality, THIRD EDITION INCORPORATING THE FIRST AND SECOND ADDENDA, Volume 1, Recommendations, ISBN 978 92 4 154761 1 (WEB version).
Published by Mike Dempsey, Managing Director, Advanced Bioprocess Development Ltd.
Why do you need to remove the ammonia? If the intended use is for drinking, chlorine disinfection can be used to convert the ammonia to monochloramine, which is a persistent disinfectant for the distribution system. Apparently, 1.5 mg/L ammonia is the ideal concentration, according to the WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality, THIRD EDITION INCORPORATING THE FIRST AND SECOND ADDENDA, Volume 1, Recommendations, ISBN 978 92 4 154761 1 (WEB version).