Project 716

Identification and Control of Odorous Algal Metabolites

$219,646
Completed
Principal Investigator
Robert Hoehn
Project Manager
Ruth L Hund
Contractor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Cyanobacteria & Cyanotoxins
Nutrients
Taste & Odor
Treatment
Water Quality

Abstract

Identifies producers of taste and odor compounds. Also determines the stages of the algae's life cycle that are principal for the production and release of the taste and odor compounds, and identifies treatment alternatives that can alleviate the biological contribution to taste and odor problems. Published in 1996.