A difficult coexistence: resolving the iron-induced nitrification delay in groundwater filters
F. Corbera-Rubio, E. Kruisdijk, S. Malheiro, M. Leblond, L. Verschoor, M. van Loosdrecht, M. Laureni, D. van Halem
This study identifies Fe3+ flocs as the main cause of nitrification delay in groundwater filters by inhibiting NH4+ oxidation, showing the inhibition is reversible through backwashing.
bioRxiv · Feb 19, 2024Microbiology