Project #4406

Release of Intracellular Metabolites from Cyanobacteria During Oxidation Processes

$268,099
Completed
Principal Investigator
Eric
Wert
Research Manager
Dr. Djanette Khiari
Contractor
Southern Nevada Water Authority
Cyanobacteria & Cyanotoxins
Water Quality
Advanced Treatment
Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs)
Nutrients

Abstract

This project established guidelines for utilities to minimize water quality effects related to algae due to preoxidation with ozone. Utilities will gain knowledge on how treatment conditions during algal blooms can affect water quality and disinfection by-product formation. Tailored collaboration partner: Southern Nevada Water Authority. Published in 2014.