Project #909

Optimization of Powdered Activated Carbon Application for Geosmin and MIB Removal

$330,141
Completed
Principal Investigator
Issam
Najm
Research Manager
Ruth L Hund
Contractor
Stantec
Advanced Treatment
Treatment
Taste & Odor

Abstract

Reports on optimizing the effectiveness of powdered activated carbon (PAC) for the removal of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB). Correlates geosmin and MIB removal with physical characteristics of carbon, and addresses the effects of coagulants on PAC performance. Published in 2000.