AWWA ACE65418

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing background information on the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), and its system characteristics. The presentation presents a Monitoring and Control of Nuisance Algae program that includes developing a response plan to control nuisance algae, application methods, and monitoring technologies. Topics covered include: algae - taste and odor; which algae need to be contolled and when; algae growth and trigger levels; recent improvements to response program, improvements to monitoring; FlowCam - algae images; and, treatment - depth application.