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Research Programs
Drinking Water Research
Distribution Systems Research
Corrosion Research
Corrosion is the degradation of metal. In water distribution pipelines, valves, and fixtures, it can cause the degradation of the quality of our drinking water. EPA’s research helps to control corrosion and reduce the release of metals into our drinking water distribution systems.
 
Corrosion Research Contacts

Darren Lytle
(513) 569-7432

Michael Schock
(513) 569-7412

Michelle Latham
(513) 569-7601

 
Corrosion Research
Recent Publications

Turek, N.F., L. Kasten, D.A. Lytle, and M.N. Goltz. (2011). “Impact of Plumbing Age on Copper Levels in Drinking Water.” Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology- Aqua. Exit EPA Disclaimer 60, 1: 1–15.

Hayes, C., R. Aergeerts, L. Barrott, A. Becker, M.J. Benoliel, B. Croll, M. Edwards, D. Gari, E. Hoekstra, M. Jung, A. Postawa, A. Ruebel, L. Russell, M. R. Schock, N. Skubala, S. Witszak, M. Tielemans, and M. Zabochnicka-Swiatek. (2010). Best Practice Guide on the Control of Lead in Drinking Water. Exit EPA Disclaimer Edited by Colin Hayes. IWA Publishing, London, UK.

Lewandowski, B.R., D.A. Lytle, and J.C. Garno. (2010). “Nanoscale Investigation of the Impact of pH and Orthophosphate on the Corrosion of Copper Surfaces in Water.Langmuir. Exit EPA Disclaimer 26, 18: 14671–14679.

Lytle, D.A. and M. Nadagouda. (2010). “A Comprehensive Investigation of Copper Pitting Corrosion in a Drinking Water Distribution System.” Exit EPA Disclaimer Corrosion Science. 52, 6: 1927–1938.

Schock, M.R. and D.A. Lytle. (2010). “Internal Corrosion and Deposition Control.” Chapter 20 in Water Quality and Treatment: A Handbook of Community Water Supplies, Exit EPA Disclaimer 6th ed. Edited by AWWA and J.K. Edzwald. McGraw-Hill Companies, New York, NY. p. 20.1

Schock, M.R. and F.G. Lemieux. (2010). “Challenges in Addressing Variability of Lead in Domestic Plumbing.” Water Science and Technology: Water Supply. Exit EPA Disclaimer 10, 5: 793–799.


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