What type of water quality measurement must be monitored to ensure effective chloramine removal?

Monitoring pH levels is critical for effective chloramine removal in water treatment systems. Chloramines are dependent on pH to remain stable, and the efficiency of chemical reactions involved in their breakdown can vary significantly with changes in pH. A higher pH can lead to more rapid chloramine degradation, while a lower pH can stabilize chloramines, making them more resistant to removal processes.

In water treatment operations, maintaining optimal pH levels not only enhances the effectiveness of chloramine removal methods, such as the addition of specific dechlorination agents, but also helps in preventing the formation of disinfection byproducts. This ensures both effective chloramine control and overall water quality management, safeguarding against potential health risks and regulatory compliance issues.

Concentration of TDS, hardness of water, and temperature readings, while important for water quality assessment in general, do not have as direct an impact on the removal of chloramines as pH levels do. Thus, focusing on pH allows operators to better control and optimize the chloramine removal process.