Identification of 1, 3-dioxanes and 1, 3-dioxolanes as malodorous compounds at trace levels in river water, groundwater, and tap water

J Romero, F Ventura, J Caixach, J Rivera…

Index: Romero, Jordi; Ventura, Francesc; Caixach, Josep; Rivera, Josep; Gode, Llui Xavier; Ninerola, Josep Ma. Environmental Science and Technology, 1998 , vol. 32, # 2 p. 206 - 216

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Abstract

A study of organic compounds imparting odor problems in river waters and groundwaters has been conducted. The Tordera aquifer located in Barcelona and Girona (NE Spain) is the water supply reserve for many seasonally crowded villages on the coast. Closed loop stripping analysis (CLSA) and flavor profile analysis (FPA) have been employed as analytical tools to identify the compounds responsible for the odor complaints. The ...