Development of a real time cyanobacterial management model for successful removal of cell-bound toxins and taste and odor compounds

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Global warming, human activities and eutrophication of water bodies have degraded the quality of freshwater sources in Canada. Increased presence of nuisance algal/cyanobacterial blooms in water supply systems constitute a substantial part of our new environmental challenges. Currently utilities sample for taxonomy with a delay of 24 to 48 hours before learning about the results and potential presence of cyanobacteria, and their associated toxins and taste and odour compounds at their intake. These delays have caused breakthrough of cells, taste and odour compounds, and toxins into treated water due to late adjustment of treatment processes. PReautech is a specialist in odour management and instrumentation in the water field. It works with Canadian utilities to modify their water quality monitoring processes for safe drinking water production. Offering a real-time measurement of taste and odour compounds and toxins will be a game changer for PReautech and Canadian water industry. Thus our objectives are: (Obj-1) to create a real-time cyanobacterial measurement model, (Obj-2) to validate the model using laboratory scenarios, and (Obj-3) to apply this model in field. The application of the results from this study aim to change PReautech and other Canadian environmental companies/consultants business practices to increase positive conversations about enhanced and innovative services that can optimize cost-savings while maintaining regulatory compliance for safe production and distribution of drinking water. ******