AWWA WQTC69487

This paper provides insight into the kinds of algae that occur at different locations inwater treatment plants. Eight water treatment plants were sampled and analyzed for algaecharacterization. The problematic algae observed could lead to taste and odor episodes, clogfilters or generate cyanotoxins. The taste and odor organisms observed had the potential toproduce the off-flavor compounds, MIB and/or Geosmin. The filter-clogging taxa had thepotential to diminish the efficiency of granular activated carbon (GAC) or anthracite/sand filters by decreasing water flowthrough the filters. The problem algae observed in this study all had the potential to negativelyimpact utility customers whether the resulting finished water possesses off-tastes and odors(MIB and Geosmin-producing algae) or water production is reduced or interrupted (filter-cloggingalgae). Includes 3 references.

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Vol. - No.

Published:

11/01/2008

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6

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1 file , 720 KB