TS-058408 — Freshwater resources around t
he world are under stress due to naturally occurring events and human impacts, causing an increase in cyanobacteria blooms. T
hese cyanobacteria release harmful toxins, known as cyanotoxins. T
he proposed USV degrades t
he toxins on-site with UV
light, reducing t
he accumulation of toxins, preventing groundwater contamination, and improving water qua
lity.
Treatment of cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins is necessary before they reach a critical point, or they can contaminate other environments. For example, waste produced by water treatment facilities serves as fertilizer for agricultural land, and if not properly treated, toxic cyanobacteria can grow in…