Fate of cyanobacteria in drinking water treatment plant lagoon supernatant and sludge
Cyanobacteria in water treatment sludge significantly impact supernatant quality
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Cyanobacteria can survive, and thrive, in sludge lagoon supernatant and in treatment sludge
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Metabolite concentrations in cyanobacteria in sludge can increase up to 500%
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The risk associated with supernatant recycling was assessed relative to available treatment barriers