Effective Membrane Process to Remove High Content of Algae and Its Associated Taste and Odor Problem : A Case Study, The Han River in Korea

This study presents an effective case study that demonstrates successful removal of algae and compounds associated with taste and odor in an advanced process train: This paper presents results of one-year-study conducted at a drinking water plant in City of Incheon, Korea. The advanced treatment process that includes microfiltration has demonstrated a very effective method in reducing the algae content and its associated taste and odor problem, comparing to a conventional sand filter.