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  1. 1. Algal toxins in the Baltic blue mussel (Baltic Mytilus trossulus edulis) : spatiotemporal variations in the Baltic Sea

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Maya Ahlgren; [2021]
    Keywords : algal toxins; Mytilus trossilus edulis;

    Abstract : Algal toxins have been found to bioaccumulate and have a seasonal variation over the summer months in marine biota. This can impact the food web through trophic transfer and the potential of using blue mussels for aquaculture. READ MORE

  3. 2. Fluorescence probes: towards automatic coagulant dosing

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Daphné Lecellier; [2018]
    Keywords : Drinking water quality; Water treatment process; Coagulation; Microcystis aerugosa; algal organic matter; LC-OCD; EEM; powdered activated carbon; Alum;

    Abstract : There is a current lack of accurate tools to determine the concentration of cyanobacteria in situ.  Besides, cyanobacterial blooms have to be carefully monitored in reservoirs as they are more frequent because of climate change and can lead to potential released of toxins, along with other components. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social, Economical and Technical Evaluation of a reverse osmosis drinking water plant in the Stockholm Archipelago

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Jonas Lindkvist; [2007]
    Keywords : Reverse osmosis; desalination; brackish seawater; groundwater; drinking water;

    Abstract : The drinking water plant in this case study is a combined groundwater and reverse osmosisplant in the Stockholm archipelago. The reverse osmosis purification step was added to theplant in 1995. This technique is relatively new in Sweden and there are possibilities for it tobecome a good complement to conventional drinking water treatment. READ MORE

  5. 4. Possible Linkages Between Algae Toxins in Drinking Water and Related Illnesses in Windhoek, Namibia

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik

    Author : Helena Gunnarsson; Ana-Maria Sanseovic; [2001]
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    Abstract : The sub-tropical climate in Namibia, together with nutrients in the water, creates a good environment for phytoplankton, especially cyanobacteria. Many of these produce toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. One of the algal toxins is microcystin. This toxin is hepatotoxic, i. READ MORE