Algae in lakes and reservoirs can create issues for drinking water plants including toxins, bad taste and unpleasant odors in the water. While there are a number of treatment methods used to deal with this problem, ozone treatment of the water has emerged as a proven and cost effective method. Depending on where and how […]
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Celina, Ohio Deals with Algae Blooms Using Ozone and GAC
Recent news regarding the algae related water quality problems in Toledo have raised issues about the potential for algae blooms and the release of toxic chemicals from the algae elsewhere in the US and especially in Northwest Ohio. Celina, another town in Ohio, uses Grand Lake as its water source, which has encountered problems with […]
Algae Control Using Ultrasound
Normally, this blog focuses on ozone and advanced oxidation technologies for water and air treatment. An interesting non chemical water treatment for algae control might be of interest to the readership of the blog. Algae blooms can create both aesthetic and other problems for tanks, ponds and lakes. Chemical treatments are routinely used, but require […]
Ozone Helps Waco Reduce Taste and Odor Problems
City and community leaders in Waco had a chance to tour the site of the new drinking water treatment facility. The plant began its water pretreatment process last summer, but officials said they only recently starting running the ozone disinfection process. Ozone is a well proven option for reducing taste and odor problems in drinking […]
Winter Algae Bloom Gives McKinney Texas More Reasons to Use Ozone
McKinney, TX residents noticed a metallic or earthy taste and smell to their water. The change is the result of a winter algal bloom at Lake Lavon. This is less common than a mid-summer algal bloom, which arrives in late July and into August. During a bloom, lab analysis can show high levels of geosmin […]