| Abstract: | A preozonation study has been done at the potable water treatment plant of Moulle, in the North of France. The water is particularly rich in organic matter, with also algal blooms every, year, so the coagulan t treatmen t dose which is necessary for an optimal treatment, is very high. Previous laboratory tests have shown the importance of a preoxidation step, before the coagulation–flocculation–sedimentation industrial treatment line. It is also well known that flotation permits a significant reduction of coagulant dose. In addition, prechlorination of a water containing a large amount of organic matter induces the formation of a relatively high concentration of haloforms. |
