Diagnosis of odor issues in water and sediments of a shallow water reservoir: odor fingerprints, odor-causing algae and microbial communities | Synapse
February 26, 2026
Diagnosis of odor issues in water and sediments of a shallow water reservoir: odor fingerprints, odor-causing algae and microbial communities
Key Points
The study aims to identify the key odorants causing issues in a shallow water reservoir and their sources.
Analysis of water and sediment samples for odorants
Identification of algae and microbial communities
Assessment of odor fingerprints from the samples
Specific odorants related to algae and microbial sources were identified
A correlation between odorants in water and sediments was established
Key microbial communities contributing to odor production were characterized
Abstract
Determining the key causative odorants and their origins is crucial for addressing the prevalent odor issues in reservoir water sources, while the relation between odorants present in water and sediments...