Addressing Concerns About Tastes and Odors and Cyanotoxins in Tap Water

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Develops a multi-barrier management plan to control taste-and-odor problems. Implements several algae control measures to reduce other algae-related problems such as potential health-related problems caused by algal biotoxins. Develops proactive controls to minimize the growth of taste-and-odor producing algae. Also develops responsive controls to treat taste-and-odor compounds if proactive measures are not effective. Tailored Collaboration partner: City of Phoenix. Published in 2007.

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Addressing Concerns About Tastes and Odors and Cyanotoxins in Tap Water

Abstract

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Addressing Concerns About Tastes and Odors and Cyanotoxins in Tap Water

Assessment of Blue-Green Algal Toxins in Raw and Finished Drinking Water

Current Methodology for the Control of Algae in Surface Reservoirs

Developing Guidance for Evaluation and Implementation for Control of HABs in Source Water

Autonomous in situ Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms

Determining the role of spectral imaging as an Early Warning System for presence/significance of algal blooms

Evaluating U.S. Drinking Water Sources, HABs Mitigation and Guidance to Optimize Algaecide

Diversifying Water Portfolios through Stormwater Capture and Use: Contributing to a Water Resilient Future