The impact of algogenic organic matter on water treatment plant operation and water quality: a review

0447016 - ÚH 2017 RIV US eng J - Journal Article
Pivokonský, Martin - Načeradská, Jana - Kopecká, Ivana - Barešová, Magdalena - Jefferson, B. - Li, X. - Henderson, R.K.
The impact of algogenic organic matter on water treatment plant operation and water quality: a review.
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. Roč. 46, č. 4 (2016), s. 291-335. ISSN 1064-3389. E-ISSN 1547-6537
R&D Projects: GA ČR GAP105/11/0247
Institutional support: RVO:67985874
Keywords : activated carbon * algae * coagulation and flocculation * cyanobacteria * disinfection by-products * membrane filtration
OECD category: Environmental sciences (social aspects to be 5.7)
Impact factor: 5.790, year: 2016

The proliferation of algal and cyanobacteria blooms globally has led to renewed interest in understanding the impact of cell populations on water treatment plant (WTP) performance and resultant water quality, particularly the role of algogenic organic matter (AOM). This review discusses current knowledge on the composition of AOM, how it interferes with water treatment process technologies applied for the treatment of algal blooms and how it affects water quality. Specifically, it was shown that AOM can lead to increased coagulant demand, increased propensity of membrane fouling and contribute to disinfection by-products. Identified knowledge gaps included a need for further research on the impact of cellular organic matter after an algal bloom collapses and the impact of interactions between AOM and natural organic matter.
Permanent Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0258615