Cynthia Hallé
+4745029086
ZEB Laboratory, Høgskoleringen 13, 7034, Trondheim
Publications
2026
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Meegoda, Charuka Saamantha;
Waak, Michael B;
Kim, Taegyu;
Hozalski, Raymond M.;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2026)
Flushing as a Control Measure for Legionella spp.: Impacts of Water Age, Chloramine Disinfection, and Elevated Temperature.
Environmental Science and Technology
Academic article
2025
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Ardiyanti, Rizza;
Azrague, Kamal;
Østerhus, Stein Wold;
Silva, Blanca Magdalena Gonzalez;
Asimakopoulos, Alexandros;
Hallé, Cynthia.
(2025)
Risk assessment and distribution of PFAS in a biological phosphorus recovery sludge used for agriculture.
Chemosphere
Academic article
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Meyn, Thomas;
Muthanna, Tone Merete;
Rokstad, Marius Møller;
Hallé, Cynthia;
Tscheikner-Gratl, Franz;
Pons, Vincent.
(2025)
Ingen gråter over spilt vann?.
Feature article
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Langelo, Sondre Wibe;
Halle, Cynthia;
Waak, Michael B.
(2025)
Assessing Legionella Proliferation and Water Quality in a Green Building: Effects of Water System Design, Temperature, and Chlorination in the ZEB-Lab.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Masters thesis
2024
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Ardiyanti, Rizza;
Azrague, Kamal;
Medema, Gertjan;
Hallé, Cynthia.
(2024)
Navigating quality, health and environmental risk: A novel framework for wastewater resource recovery products.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
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Waak, Michael B;
Meegoda, Charuka;
Hallé, Cynthia;
Hozalski, Raymond M..
(2024)
Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Flushing for Reducing the Levels of Legionella in Service Lines and Premise Plumbing.
Water Research Foundation
Water Research Foundation
Report
2023
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Don, Charuka Saamantha Meegoda Meegoda Kankanamge;
Waak, Michael B;
Hozalski, Raymond M.;
Kim, Taegyu;
Hallé, Cynthia.
(2023)
The benefits of flushing for mitigating Legionella spp. in non-chlorinated building plumbing systems.
Frontiers in water
Academic article
2022
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Meegoda, Charuka Saamantha;
Waak, Michael B;
Kim, Taegyu;
Hozalski, Raymond M;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2022)
Variation of Legionella spp. with Lake Depth and Season in Two Norwegian Drinking Water Sources.
ACS ES&T Water
Academic article
2021
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Mai, Ngoc Lan;
Ambauen, Noemi;
Halle, Cynthia;
Meyn, Thomas;
Trinh, Thuat.
(2021)
Initial degradation mechanism of salicylic acid via electrochemical process.
Chemical Physics
Academic article
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Rakstang, Jon Kristian;
Waak, Michael B;
Rokstad, Marius Møller;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2021)
Demonstrating the potential of salt tracer studies to improve Norwegian drinking water network models and water age estimates.
VANN
Academic article
2020
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Ambauen, Noemi;
Muff, Jens;
Tscheikner-Gratl, Franz;
Trinh, Thuat;
Halle, Cynthia;
Meyn, Thomas.
(2020)
Application of electrochemical oxidation in cold climate regions – Effect of temperature, pH and anode material on the degradation of Bisphenol A and the formation of disinfection by-products.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
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Ambauen, Noemi;
Weber, Clara;
Muff, Jens;
Halle, Cynthia;
Meyn, Thomas.
(2020)
Electrochemical removal of Bisphenol A from landfill leachate under Nordic climate conditions.
Journal of Applied Electrochemistry
Academic article
2019
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Ambauen, Noemi;
Muff, Jens;
Mai, Ngoc Lan;
Halle, Cynthia;
Trinh, Thuat;
Meyn, Thomas.
(2019)
Insights into the Kinetics of Intermediate Formation during Electrochemical Oxidation of the Organic Model Pollutant Salicylic Acid in Chloride Electrolyte.
Water
Academic article
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Waak, Michael B;
Hozalski, Raymond M;
Halle, Cynthia;
LaPara, Timothy M.
(2019)
Comparison of the microbiomes of two drinking water distribution systems—with and without residual chloramine disinfection.
Microbiome
Academic article
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Waak, Michael B;
LaPara, Timothy M;
Halle, Cynthia;
Hozalski, Raymond M.
(2019)
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Two Drinking Water Distribution Systems and the Role of Residual Disinfection.
Environmental Science and Technology
Academic article
2018
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Waak, Michael B;
LaPara, Timothy M;
Halle, Cynthia;
Hozalski, Raymond M.
(2018)
Occurrence of Legionella spp. in water-main biofilms from two drinking water distribution systems.
Environmental Science and Technology
Academic article
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Moreno-Andrés, Javier;
Ambauen, Noemi;
Vadstein, Olav;
Halle, Cynthia;
Acevedo-Merino, Asunción;
Nebot, Enrique.
(2018)
Inactivation of marine heterotrophic bacteria in ballast water by an Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Process.
Water Research
Academic article
2017
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Gottselig, Nina;
Nischwitz, Volker;
Meyn, Thomas;
Amelung, Wulf;
Bol, Roland;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2017)
Phosphorus Binding to Nanoparticles and Colloids in Forest Stream Waters.
Vadose Zone Journal
Academic article
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Meyn, Thomas;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2017)
Characterisation of colloids using asymmetrical flow field-flow
fractionation and online organic carbon detection.
Water Supply
Academic article
2015
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Halle, Cynthia;
Huck, Peter M.;
Peldszus, Sigrid.
(2015)
Emerging contaminant removal by biofiltration: Temperature, concentration, and EBCT impacts.
Journal - American Water Works Association
Academic literature review
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Mancinelli, Daniele;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2015)
Nano-Filtration and Ultra-Filtration Ceramic Membranes for Food Processing: A Mini Review.
Journal of Membrane Science & Technology
Academic literature review
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Mancinelli, Daniele;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2015)
Nano-Filtration and Ultra-Filtration Ceramic Membranes for Food Processing: A Mini Review.
Journal of Membrane Science & Technology
Academic literature review
2011
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Peldszus, Sigrid;
Halle, Cynthia;
Peiris, Ramila H.Peiris;
Hamouda, Mohamed A.;
Jin, Xiaohui;
Legge, Raymond L..
(2011)
Reversible and Irreversible Low-pressure Membrane Foulants in Drinking Water Treatment: Identification by Principal Component Analysis of Fluorescence EEM and Mitigation by Biofiltration Pretreatment.
Water Research
Academic article
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Huck, Peter M.;
Peldszus, Sigrid;
Halle, Cynthia;
Ruiz, Hector;
Jin, Xiaohui;
Dyke, Michele I. Van.
(2011)
Pilot scale evaluation of biofiltration as an innovative pre-treatment for ultrafiltration membranes for drinking water treatment.
Water Supply
Academic article
Journal publications
-
Meegoda, Charuka Saamantha;
Waak, Michael B;
Kim, Taegyu;
Hozalski, Raymond M.;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2026)
Flushing as a Control Measure for Legionella spp.: Impacts of Water Age, Chloramine Disinfection, and Elevated Temperature.
Environmental Science and Technology
Academic article
-
Ardiyanti, Rizza;
Azrague, Kamal;
Østerhus, Stein Wold;
Silva, Blanca Magdalena Gonzalez;
Asimakopoulos, Alexandros;
Hallé, Cynthia.
(2025)
Risk assessment and distribution of PFAS in a biological phosphorus recovery sludge used for agriculture.
Chemosphere
Academic article
-
Meyn, Thomas;
Muthanna, Tone Merete;
Rokstad, Marius Møller;
Hallé, Cynthia;
Tscheikner-Gratl, Franz;
Pons, Vincent.
(2025)
Ingen gråter over spilt vann?.
Feature article
-
Ardiyanti, Rizza;
Azrague, Kamal;
Medema, Gertjan;
Hallé, Cynthia.
(2024)
Navigating quality, health and environmental risk: A novel framework for wastewater resource recovery products.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
-
Don, Charuka Saamantha Meegoda Meegoda Kankanamge;
Waak, Michael B;
Hozalski, Raymond M.;
Kim, Taegyu;
Hallé, Cynthia.
(2023)
The benefits of flushing for mitigating Legionella spp. in non-chlorinated building plumbing systems.
Frontiers in water
Academic article
-
Meegoda, Charuka Saamantha;
Waak, Michael B;
Kim, Taegyu;
Hozalski, Raymond M;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2022)
Variation of Legionella spp. with Lake Depth and Season in Two Norwegian Drinking Water Sources.
ACS ES&T Water
Academic article
-
Mai, Ngoc Lan;
Ambauen, Noemi;
Halle, Cynthia;
Meyn, Thomas;
Trinh, Thuat.
(2021)
Initial degradation mechanism of salicylic acid via electrochemical process.
Chemical Physics
Academic article
-
Rakstang, Jon Kristian;
Waak, Michael B;
Rokstad, Marius Møller;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2021)
Demonstrating the potential of salt tracer studies to improve Norwegian drinking water network models and water age estimates.
VANN
Academic article
-
Ambauen, Noemi;
Muff, Jens;
Tscheikner-Gratl, Franz;
Trinh, Thuat;
Halle, Cynthia;
Meyn, Thomas.
(2020)
Application of electrochemical oxidation in cold climate regions – Effect of temperature, pH and anode material on the degradation of Bisphenol A and the formation of disinfection by-products.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Ambauen, Noemi;
Weber, Clara;
Muff, Jens;
Halle, Cynthia;
Meyn, Thomas.
(2020)
Electrochemical removal of Bisphenol A from landfill leachate under Nordic climate conditions.
Journal of Applied Electrochemistry
Academic article
-
Ambauen, Noemi;
Muff, Jens;
Mai, Ngoc Lan;
Halle, Cynthia;
Trinh, Thuat;
Meyn, Thomas.
(2019)
Insights into the Kinetics of Intermediate Formation during Electrochemical Oxidation of the Organic Model Pollutant Salicylic Acid in Chloride Electrolyte.
Water
Academic article
-
Waak, Michael B;
Hozalski, Raymond M;
Halle, Cynthia;
LaPara, Timothy M.
(2019)
Comparison of the microbiomes of two drinking water distribution systems—with and without residual chloramine disinfection.
Microbiome
Academic article
-
Waak, Michael B;
LaPara, Timothy M;
Halle, Cynthia;
Hozalski, Raymond M.
(2019)
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Two Drinking Water Distribution Systems and the Role of Residual Disinfection.
Environmental Science and Technology
Academic article
-
Waak, Michael B;
LaPara, Timothy M;
Halle, Cynthia;
Hozalski, Raymond M.
(2018)
Occurrence of Legionella spp. in water-main biofilms from two drinking water distribution systems.
Environmental Science and Technology
Academic article
-
Moreno-Andrés, Javier;
Ambauen, Noemi;
Vadstein, Olav;
Halle, Cynthia;
Acevedo-Merino, Asunción;
Nebot, Enrique.
(2018)
Inactivation of marine heterotrophic bacteria in ballast water by an Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Process.
Water Research
Academic article
-
Gottselig, Nina;
Nischwitz, Volker;
Meyn, Thomas;
Amelung, Wulf;
Bol, Roland;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2017)
Phosphorus Binding to Nanoparticles and Colloids in Forest Stream Waters.
Vadose Zone Journal
Academic article
-
Meyn, Thomas;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2017)
Characterisation of colloids using asymmetrical flow field-flow
fractionation and online organic carbon detection.
Water Supply
Academic article
-
Halle, Cynthia;
Huck, Peter M.;
Peldszus, Sigrid.
(2015)
Emerging contaminant removal by biofiltration: Temperature, concentration, and EBCT impacts.
Journal - American Water Works Association
Academic literature review
-
Mancinelli, Daniele;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2015)
Nano-Filtration and Ultra-Filtration Ceramic Membranes for Food Processing: A Mini Review.
Journal of Membrane Science & Technology
Academic literature review
-
Mancinelli, Daniele;
Halle, Cynthia.
(2015)
Nano-Filtration and Ultra-Filtration Ceramic Membranes for Food Processing: A Mini Review.
Journal of Membrane Science & Technology
Academic literature review
-
Peldszus, Sigrid;
Halle, Cynthia;
Peiris, Ramila H.Peiris;
Hamouda, Mohamed A.;
Jin, Xiaohui;
Legge, Raymond L..
(2011)
Reversible and Irreversible Low-pressure Membrane Foulants in Drinking Water Treatment: Identification by Principal Component Analysis of Fluorescence EEM and Mitigation by Biofiltration Pretreatment.
Water Research
Academic article
-
Huck, Peter M.;
Peldszus, Sigrid;
Halle, Cynthia;
Ruiz, Hector;
Jin, Xiaohui;
Dyke, Michele I. Van.
(2011)
Pilot scale evaluation of biofiltration as an innovative pre-treatment for ultrafiltration membranes for drinking water treatment.
Water Supply
Academic article
Report
-
Langelo, Sondre Wibe;
Halle, Cynthia;
Waak, Michael B.
(2025)
Assessing Legionella Proliferation and Water Quality in a Green Building: Effects of Water System Design, Temperature, and Chlorination in the ZEB-Lab.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Masters thesis
-
Waak, Michael B;
Meegoda, Charuka;
Hallé, Cynthia;
Hozalski, Raymond M..
(2024)
Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Flushing for Reducing the Levels of Legionella in Service Lines and Premise Plumbing.
Water Research Foundation
Water Research Foundation
Report
Teaching
Courses
- TVM4110 - Water Quality Engineering
- VM8201 - Topics in water resources and environmental engineering
- TVM4850 - Experts in Teamwork - Water for life
- TBM4265 - Water Infrastructure, Treatment and Resource Recovery
- TBM4960 - Master's Thesis in Environmental Engineering
- VM8206 - Topics in Urban Water Systems
Outreach
2025
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PosterWaak, Michael B; Langelo, Sondre Wibe; Stråby, Karolina; Halle, Cynthia. (2025) Balancing Energy Efficiency and Water Safety: Hot-Water Quality in a Zero-Emission Building. 22nd Health Related Water Microbiology Conference (WaterMicro 2025) , Amersfoort 15.06.2025 - 20.06.2025
2024
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LectureHallé, Cynthia; Waak, Michael. (2024) A Framework to Prevent Legionella in Service Lines and Premise Plumbing with Flushing. NORDIWA 2024 , Copenhagen, Denmark 18.09.2024 - 20.09.2024
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Academic lectureWaak, Michael; Hallé, Cynthia. (2024) Bacterial growth potential as a diagnostic tool for quantifying drinking water biostability. NORDIWA 2024 , Copenhagen, Denmark 18.09.2024 - 20.09.2024
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Academic lectureAzrague, Kamal; Medema, Gertjan; Hallé, Cynthia. (2024) Navigating Quality, Health and Environmental Risk: A Novel Framework for Wastewater Resource Recovery Products (Case study: Soil Improver). International Conference On Wider- Uptake Of Water Resource Recovery From Wastewater Treatment , Palermo, Italy 18.06.2024 - 21.06.2024
2023
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Academic lectureArdiyanti, Rizza; Azrague, Kamal; Chowdhury, Ronita; Asimakopoulos, Alexandros; Silva, Blanca Magdalena Gonzalez; Østerhus, Stein Wold. (2023) Risks assessment of PFAS in a biological phosphorus recovery sludge used for agriculture. NORDIWA 2023 (Nordic Wastewater Conference) , Göteborg, Sweden 05.09.2023 - 07.09.2023
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Academic lectureArdiyanti, Rizza; Azrague, Kamal; Chowdhury, Ronita; Asimakopoulos, Alexandros; Silva, Blanca Magdalena Gonzalez; Østerhus, Stein Wold. (2023) Risks assessment and distribution of PFAS in a biological phosphorus recovery sludge used for agriculture. International scientific conference ACC2023 (1st Aristotle Conference on Chemistry) , Thessaloniki, Greece 12.11.2023 - 15.11.2023
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Academic lectureArdiyanti, Rizza; Azrague, Kamal; Chowdhury, Ronita; Østerhus, Stein Wold; Silva, Blanca Magdalena Gonzalez; Asimakopoulos, Alexandros. (2023) Risks assessment and distribution of PFAS in a biological phosphorus recovery sludge used for agriculture. Norwegian Environmental Chemistry Symposium (NECS) , Geilo, Norway 30.01.2023 - 01.02.2023
2022
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PosterArdiyanti, Rizza; Azrague, Kamal; Skogerbø, Geir; Hallé, Cynthia. (2022) Harmonised monitoring framework for the evaluation of soil improver products from municipal wastewater: inclusion of regulations, QMRA and QCRA. IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition , Copenhagen, Denmark 11.09.2022 - 15.09.2022
2019
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PosterWaak, Michael B; Henry, Pierre-Yves T; Hozalski, Raymond M; LaPara, Timothy M; Halle, Cynthia. (2019) Molecular mapping of Legionella spp. in water-main biofilms using digital elevation models. Nordic Drinking Water Biofilm Symposium , Horsens 24.04.2019 - 26.04.2019
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Academic lectureHozalski, Raymond M.; Waak, Michael B; LaPara, Timothy M; Halle, Cynthia. (2019) Effect of water temperature on the microbiomes and legionellae levels in drinking water distributed without residual disinfectant. Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC) , Dallas Texas 15.11.2019 - 19.11.2019
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Academic lectureAmbauen, Noemi; Muff, Jens; Halle, Cynthia; Meyn, Thomas. (2019) Electrochemical Treatment of Landfill Leachate under Cold Climate Conditions. The 16th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST2019) 04.09.2019 - 07.09.2019
2018
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PosterWaak, Michael B; LaPara, Timothy M; Halle, Cynthia; Hozalski, Raymond M. (2018) Survey of the distribution system microbiome in Norway: Implications for drinking water management from source to tap. Nordic Drinking Water Conference (NORDIWA) , Oslo 12.06.2018 -
2017
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PosterWaak, Michael B; LaPara, Timothy M; Halle, Cynthia; Hozalski, Raymond M. (2017) Residual chloramine reduces Legionella bacteria in drinking water distribution systems. Fagmøte: Vannkvalitet—Er vi på riktig vei eller har vi behov for mer integrerte tilnærminger? , Oslo 24.04.2017 -
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PosterWaak, Michael B; LaPara, Timothy M; Halle, Cynthia; Hozalski, Raymond M. (2017) Choices have Consequences: Water treatment and management alter the distribution system microbiome. Water Quality Technology Conference , Portland, Oregon 13.11.2017 -
2016
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Academic lectureMeyn, Thomas; Halle, Cynthia. (2016) Characterisation of Colloids using Asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation and Online Organic Carbon Detection. IWA Particle Separation 2016 , Oslo 22.06.2016 - 24.06.2016
2015
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LectureGottselig, Nina; Meyn, Thomas; Nischwitz, Volker; Halle, Cynthia; Vereecken, Harry; Amelung, Wulf. (2015) Phosphorus nanoparticles and colloids of forest stream waters – fractionation and potential role in ecosystems. Soil interfaces for sustainable development (ISMOM 2015) , Montreal 05.07.2015 - 10.07.2015
2013
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Academic lectureHalle, Cynthia; Østerhus, Stein Wold. (2013) Rensing og desinfisering - Konsekvenser av ulike renseteknologier. Badeteknisk 06.03.2013 - 08.03.2013
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LectureHuck, Peter M.; Peldszus, Sigrid; Halle, Cynthia. (2013) BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION AS A SUSTAINABLE MEMBRANE PRE-TREATMENT FOR DRINKING WATER. Engineering with membrane 03.09.2013 - 07.09.2013
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LectureHalle, Cynthia. (2013) Norwegian Water Quality and Treatment Requirements. Project meeting 27.03.2013 - 27.03.2013
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Academic lectureHalle, Cynthia; Huck, Peter M.. (2013) Impact of Temperature and Operating Conditions on the Removal of EDSs/PhACs during Biofiltration. the 2013 AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) , Denver 09.06.2013 - 13.06.2013
2012
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Academic lectureSuthaker, Sutha Supramaniam; Drachenberg, Garry; Mack, Hugh; Halle, Cynthia. (2012) NDMA: REGULATORY CHALLENGES IN A SMALL GROUNDWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM. Western Canada Water Conference and Exhibition , Winnipeg Manitoba 18.09.2012 - 21.09.2012
2011
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LecturePeldszus, Sigrid; Halle, Cynthia; Peiris, Ramila H.; Legge, Raymond; Budman, Hector; Moresoli, Christine. (2011) Fluorescence EEM Based Evidence for Irreversible UF Membrane Fouling by Protein-like Substances during Surface Water Filtration and its Reduction by Direct Biofiltration. 6th IWA Specialist Conference on Membrane Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment , Aachen 04.10.2011 - 07.10.2011