Abstract
To a semi-continuous lab-scale activated sludge system (SCAS), nitrite was dosed discontinuously, i.e. together with the feed. The nitrite was added at a concentration (50 mg N/l) which had been found earlier not to cause acute inhibition of the general running of the reactors. Repeated nitrite addition, however, exerted an inhibitory effect which was reflected in decreased removal efficiencies and was also expressed in decreases in total respiratory and nitrifying activity of 20% and 40%, respectively. The inhibition by nitrite was reversible as removal efficiencies improved after ceasing nitrite addition. The two consecutive test runs revealed that addition of nitrite gave rise to high amounts of dispersed cells and free-swimming protozoa. Moreover, DGGE patterns confirmed a shift in microbial community structure upon application of nitrite.
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