Fluorescence evaluation of drinking water organic contamination
National Institute of R-D for Optoelectronics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania2University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, 405 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania
Abstract
The present paper aims to evidence the characteristics of drinking water from the point of view of fluorescence spectroscopy. Fluorescence spectra of tap water, both in fresh and old state (i.e. water stored in pipes and in laboratory conditions, for a few days) are compared. The results obtained in this study recommend fluorescence spectroscopy as a first step tool for rapid evaluation of drinking water, with regard to organic contaminants.
Keywords
drinking water; fluorescence spectroscopy; organic contaminants