Sterilization is, by definition, the elimination of bacteria or
microorganisms. In order to make something truly free of
microorganisms, the components would needs to be free as well. This
means that the water to flush the system at the end of 8 hours would
have to be sterile in order to make the system sterile. Where are you
going to get the sterile water to flush? Is there a test for
sterility required? Water in underground mains is not sterile. Once
you introduce public water into the mains, it is no longer sterile.
"Decontaninated" would be a better word.
Note to all on Friday afternoon: I am fully aware that underground
mains cannot by themselves reproduce, so that definition of
"sterilization" was deemed not applicable
Todd G. Williams, PE (son of bacterilolgist)
Fire Protection Design/Consulting
Stonington, Connecticut
www.fpdc.com
860.535.2080
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