geosmin

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In conventional processes, most of the algae die before and during treatment, releasing tiny amounts of a foul-tasting compound called geosmin.

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  • In conventional processes, most of the algae die before and during treatment, releasing tiny amounts of a foul-tasting compound called geosmin. —  wacotrib - Latest News Headlines
  • "Anyone who has a high sensitivity to geosmin, and a lot of people do, will find that it's more or less gone," Garrett said. —  wacotrib - Latest News Headlines
 

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