![]() Foul odors in collection systems come from hydrogen sulfide (H2S), various organic acids (acetic, butyric, etc) and mercaptans. Problems usually occur following anaerobic zones in lift stations and at the end of force mains with worst conditions being in warmer and low flow months. Control of the odors has usually been done via chemical methods at great cost to utility boards. The odors arise from anaerobic conditions where sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) become a substantial portion of the biomass. These organisms produce the H2S. Other microbes in the same anaerobic conditions also produce the equally odorous organic acids and mercaptans. The key is sewer lines have anaerobic environments with excess BOD (microbial food) and the only available electron acceptor is sulfate (SO4) or other organic compounds. I will cover the currently used control methods and then propose an option that can reduce chemical demand and odor complaints. Typical odor control approaches rely on the following
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AuthorErik Rumbaugh has been involved in biological waste treatment for over 20 years. He has worked with industrial and municipal wastewater facilities to ensure optimal performance of their treatment systems. He is a founder of Aster Bio (www.asterbio.com) specializing in biological waste treatment. Click to set custom HTML
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