This paper focuses on the evaluation of the saxitoxins removal by means of adsorption and oxidation. These toxins were produced through extraction of viable cells from cyanobacteria Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii. The tests were carried out in the batch scale with three different powdered activated carbons and calcium hypochlorite. The detention times were two hours for adsorption, and 30 and 60 minutes for oxidation tests. The results pointed out that the type and dosage of carbon are strongly related, and the wood carbon presented higher efficiency. The oxidation efficiency was approximately 80% for both evaluated detention times and distinct dosages, keeping practically constant for all tests according to the limit established by the Brazilian Drinking-water Legislation 518.
saxitoxins; cyanotoxins; adsorption; oxidation; water treatment
