DOM: Unseen Barriers in Tech Filtration
The Unsung Heroes of Water: How Technology Rejects Dissolved Organic Matter Water, the elixir of life, is often taken for granted. We turn on the tap and expect clean, refreshing water to flow. But what happens to the "invisible" stuff in water? The dissolved organic matter (DOM) that gives water its color, smell, and sometimes even taste? DOM is a complex mixture of organic compounds, resulting from the breakdown of plants, animals, and soil. While it plays a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems, high concentrations can pose challenges for human use. It can interfere with drinking water treatment processes, contribute to the formation of harmful disinfection byproducts, and even impact the taste and odor of your tap water. Thankfully, technology...