Practical Management of Biogenic Odors at Drinking Water Treatment Plants

American Water Works Association 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jin Zhu, Richard Michael Stuetz, Bojan Tamburic, Lisa Hamilton, Kaye Power, Hunter Adams
DOI: 10.1002/awwa.70041
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

Key Takeaways More than 30 distinct odorants have been reported within operational‐scale drinking water treatment plants. Conventional treatment removes microbial cells but is less successful with dissolved odorants. Activated carbon will adsorb most dissolved odorants effectively, especially post‐ozonation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Odor and Emission Control Technologies Water Treatment and Disinfection Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
American Water Works Association
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
118
Issue
2
Pages
36–46
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN