A method and system of providing ultrapure water for semiconductor
fabrication operations is provided. The ultrapure water is treated by
utilizing a free radical scavenging system and a particulate removal
system. The free radical scavenging system can utilize actinic radiation
with a free radical precursor compound, such as ammonium persulfate. The
particulate removal system can comprise one or more ultrafiltration
apparatus. The ultrapure water may be further treated by utilizing ion
exchange media and degasification apparatus. A control system can be
utilized in feedforward or feedback mode to regulate addition of the
precursor compound and the actinic radiation source, and to maintain a
temperature of the ultrapure water product.