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Video by Marisa Gaona, Richard Reihsmann

Harmful Algal Bloom Interception, Treatment, and Transformation System (HABITATS)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center

July 23, 2019 | 3:13

Harmful algal blooms are a challenging problem that has impacted human and animal health, aquatic ecosystems and the economy of all 50 states. ERDC researchers and collaborators from Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and AECOM recently executed a pilot scale research demonstration project to assess the performance and scalability of a new system for removing and disposing blue-green algae from large water bodies. It’s called the Harmful Algal Bloom Interception, Treatment, and Transformation System, or HABITATS, and has shown promising results in breaking down algae and its toxins into useful products such as biofuels and fertilizer - using a process called hydrothermal liquefaction. Click on the video to learn more about this innovative research.

For more information on the HABITATS research pilot go to:
https://ansrp.el.erdc.dren.mil/

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