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Advantages
Wastewater is commonly known for its
potential to create odor nuisances from
a variety of sources, including odors
escaping from sewer manholes, wastewater
treatment facilities, and animal factory
lagoons. Odors in wastewater are usually
caused by gases produced by the
decomposition of organic matter.
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is the most
characteristic odor of septic wastewater
and is produced by anaerobic
microorganisms that reduce sulfates to
sulfides. This gas is a colorless,
inflammable compound whose odor is
characteristic of rotten eggs.
A detectable gas in very low
concentrations and notable for both its
toxicity and its ability to corrode
various materials used in sewer and
treatment plant construction, is a major
source of odor in wastewater treatment
systems.
Although hydrogen sulfide is the most
important gas formed from the standpoint
of odors, other volatile compounds, such
as indole, skatole and mercaptans, can
be formed during anaerobic decomposition
as well. These compounds can cause odors
more offensive than that of hydrogen
sulfide.
Directions:
For direction on use please download the Product Application & MSDS
sheet.
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