Micro Pollutant Removal from Drinking Water

Organic micro pollutants are found in surface and ground waters, always in conjunction with more or less NOM, but at
relatively low concentrations in the range of 0.1 μg.L-1 to 100 μg.L-1 (in water sources of sufficient quality for a water
supply). In practical ozone applications, trace organic oxidation has not been a primary task, but was considered to be a
positive side effect.  the table below shows some expected reductions:
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Micro Pollutant Removal from Drinking Water

Compound
Range of Reduction
Comment
MIB/geosmin
40-90%
See Taste and Odor Control Page
Alkanes
<10%
 
Alkenes/Chlorinated Alkenes
10-100%
Chlorine content important
Aromatics and Chloro Aromatics
30-100%
Chlorine content important
Aldehydes, Alcohols, Caboxylic Acids
Low
Products of Ozonation AOP may be needed
N-containing aliphatics/aromatics
0-50%
AOP may be needed
Pesticides
0-80%
Compound Specific AOP May be needed
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons
Up to 100%
 
AOP - Advanced Oxidation Processes, combine ozone with UV, peroxide and catalysts to form hydroxyl radicals.  Hydroxyl
radicals are extremely strong oxidizing species that can break down virtual all organic compounds to carbon dioxide.