Harmful Algae Blooms in Drinking Water : Removal of Cyanobacterial Cells and Toxins (Paperback)

Preface
About the Author

Introduction
Harmful Algal Blooms and Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins
Causes of HABs
HABs and Drinking Water
Overview
References

Occurrence and Ecology of Harmful Algal Blooms
Introduction
Types of Harmful Algal Blooms
Occurrence of Freshwater HABs
Ecology of Harmful Algal Blooms
Toxin Release and Modes of Expression
Models and Early Warning Tools
References

Toxin Properties, Toxicity, and Health Effects
Introduction
Nodularin
Nodularin Properties
Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Nodularin
Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity of Nodularin
Skin Irritation and Other Effects Induced by Nodularia and Nodularin
Microcystins
Microcystin Properties
Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Microcystins
Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity of Microcystins
Skin Irritation and Other Effects Induced by Microcystis and Microcystins
Anatoxin-a
Anatoxin-a Properties
Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Anatoxin-a
Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity of Anatoxin-a
Skin Irritation Induced by Anatoxin-a
Cylindrospermopsin
Cylindrospermopsin Properties
Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Cylindrospermopsin
Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity of Cylindrospermopsin
Skin Irritation Induced by Cylindrospermopsis and Cylindrospermopsin
Saxitoxins
Saxitoxin Properties
Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Saxitoxin
Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity of Saxitoxin
Skin Irritation Induced by Saxitoxin
References

Regulation of HABs and HAB Toxins in Surface and Drinking Water
Introduction
Funding for Research and Risk Assessment on HABs and HAB Toxins
Drinking Water Regulations
Recreational Water Regulations
Nutrient Regulations
Case Study: Grand Lake?St. Marys
References

Source Water Control of Harmful Algal Blooms and Toxins
Introduction
Natural Attenuation of HABs and Toxins
Photolysis
Adsorption
Biodegradation
In Situ Mitigation of HABs and HAB Toxins
Artificial Destratification and Aeration
Alum Coagulation
Clay Flocculants
Algicides
Other Approaches
References

Conventional Treatment Processes for Removal of HAB Cells and Toxins from Drinking Water
Introduction
Coagulation, Flocculation, Sedimentation, and Dissolved Air Flotation
Filtration
Adsorption
Modeling Powdered Activated Carbon Adsorption
Modeling Granular Activated Carbon Adsorption
Chemical Disinfection
Other Disinfection Technologies
References

Advanced Treatment Processes for the Removal of HAB Cells and Toxins from Drinking Water
Introduction
Membrane Processes
RO and NF for Removal of HABs and HAB Toxins
Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration
Ultrafiltration?Powdered Activated Carbon
Advanced Oxidation Processes
Ozone
Potassium Permanganate
Photolysis and UV/Hydrogen Peroxide
UV/TiO2
Sulfate Radical
Ultrasound
Fenton Reaction
Ferrate
References

Summary and Conclusions
References

Index