Journal article
Toxic cyanobacteria in water supply systems: Data analysis to map global challenges and demonstrate the benefits of multi-barrier treatment approaches
A Zamyadi, CM Glover, A Yasir, R Stuetz, G Newcombe, ND Crosbie, TF Lin, R Henderson
H2Open Journal | IWA Publishing | Published : 2021
Abstract
The occurrence of toxic cyanobacteria in surface waters and their impact on drinking water treatment plants (WTPs) is a growing, global concern. The main objective of this paper was to assess the presence of cyanobacteria in surface water sources and associated cell removal efficiency in full-scale WTPs across the world. Previously unpublished data was collected from WTPs experiencing cyanobacterial blooms in either their managed surface waters or recreational waters. In total, data were collected from 31 surface water sources and 21 WTPs in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The most commonly detected species were identified in both the surface waters, including Microcyst..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This publication was supported by the Australian Research Council's Linkage Projects funding scheme (project number LP1301000330) which included support from the South Australian Water Corporation (SA Water), Seqwater, Melbourne Water, Water New South Wales (WaterNSW), New South Wales Department of Industry -Water, Water Corporation and Water Research Australia Ltd (WaterRA). The authors also acknowledge the support provided by the UNSW UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science & Technology, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery and Engage grant programs, and Fonds de recherche du Quebec Nature et technologies (FRQNT).