Monitoring organic matter in drinking water systems using fluorescence spectroscopy: improved early warning, process optimisation and water quality

气候变化导致饮用水中有机物（OM）浓度升高。如果处理不当，OM可能导致不可接受的消毒副产物浓度，被认为是潜在的致癌物，以及味道和气味问题以及细菌在分配系统中的重新生长。目前可用的在线监测技术只能提供有限的OM性质信息；然而，荧光光谱学在这方面显示出了希望。因此，该项目旨在提供一项利用荧光技术的在线监测方案，以帮助公用事业公司提供安全饮用水，从而实现国家研究优先目标水——一种关键资源。

Climate change is contributing to elevated organic matter (OM) concentrations in drinking water supplies. If insufficiently treated, OM can lead to unacceptable concentrations of disinfection by-products, considered to be potential carcinogens, as well as taste and odour problems and bacterial re-growth in the distribution system. Currently available on-line monitoring techniques give limited information regarding the nature of OM; however, fluorescence spectroscopy has shown promise in this regard. Hence, this project aims to provide an on-line monitoring protocol utilising fluorescence to aid utilities in their provision of safe drinking water, thus addressing the National Research Priority goal water – a critical resource.