Iodine Disinfection of Water

Thomas, William C.; Black, Andrew P.; Freund, Gerhard; Kinman, Riley N.

doi:10.1080/00039896.1969.10666813

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“…Toxicity to iodine has been linked to genetic or physiological predisposition (Rose et al, 2002) and to the use of iodine-based products as disinfectants [4] and medications [42]. Earlier work suggested that consumption of conventionally iodinated drinking-water did not cause adverse health effects in people [43]. More recent reports indicate that iodine toxicity is uncommon [44] and people appear to have a high tolerance to iodine given doses <2 mg day −1 [42].…”

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Deploying Elemental Iodine in a Vapor Form to Disinfect Water and to Clear Biofilms

Hove

Mobley

Magunda

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Traditionally, iodine has been delivered as a solution, tablet or resin to disinfect water. In this study we evaluated the “I2 vapor infusion” (I2VP) technology which passes an airstream through a matrix containing elemental iodine (I2) to produce I2 vapor as an innovative method of iodine delivery for water disinfection. Pressured air was provided either by a compressor or hand pump. Testing was performed with water inoculated with either Gram-negative (Escherichia, Salmonella) or Gram-positive (Enterococcus) bacteria or with pre-formed Acinetobacter or Staphylococcus biofilms. Bacterial colony forming units were used to assess efficacy of the device. In distilled water all bacteria and biofilms were eliminated after brief exposures (<90 s). Culturable bacteria were also eliminated from pond and municipal sewer water, but the technology was mostly ineffective against dairy lagoon water with high turbidity and organic particulate. Longer duration infusion and higher air volumes used to overcome interference from organic matter were also associated with higher concentrations of residual iodine. We conclude that I2 vapor infusion has the potential to be useful for emergency water treatment and potentially for reducing microbiological contamination of some waste streams.

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Deploying Elemental Iodine in a Vapor Form to Disinfect Water and to Clear Biofilms

Hove

Mobley

Magunda

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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“…Some older data indicate that iodination of water with a low residual concentration of ≤1 to 2 mg·L -1 appears safe, even for long periods of time, in people with normal thyroid function. 147,148 This is not the current recommendation of major agencies. Recently, the European Union stopped the sale of iodine products used for water disinfection.…”

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Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Water Disinfection for Wilderness, International Travel, and Austere Situations

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Derlet

Hill

2019

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

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To provide guidance to clinicians, the Wilderness Medical Society convened experts to develop evidencebased guidelines for water disinfection in situations where the potability of available water is not ensured, including wilderness and international travel, areas affected by disaster, and other areas without adequate sanitation. The guidelines present the available methods for reducing or eliminating microbiologic contamination of water for individuals, groups, or households; evaluation of their effectiveness; and practical considerations. The evidence evaluation includes both laboratory and clinical publications. The panel graded the recommendations based on the quality of supporting evidence and the balance between benefits and risks or burdens, according to the criteria published by the American College of Chest Physicians.

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Differences in the distribution of iodine and iodide in the Sprague-Dawley rat

Thrall

Bull

1990

Fundamental and Applied Toxicology

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Iodine Disinfection of Water

Cited by 11 publications

References 13 publications

Deploying Elemental Iodine in a Vapor Form to Disinfect Water and to Clear Biofilms

Deploying Elemental Iodine in a Vapor Form to Disinfect Water and to Clear Biofilms

Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Water Disinfection for Wilderness, International Travel, and Austere Situations

Differences in the distribution of iodine and iodide in the Sprague-Dawley rat

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