Bromates (BrO3−) are classified as hazard substances that can cause carcinogenic diseases. They belong among the elements that are not commonly found in analysis of the drinking water. Bromates appear as by-product from water disinfection by ozone in the water, that contain the higher concentration of bromine ions (BrO−). There are several physical and chemical processes that can be used to reduce the concentration of bromates. Adsorption is one of the most frequently used methods for removal of the hazard substances from the water. It allows the application of various type of sorbent materials for instance: active coal, zeolite, GEH, and the other materials with base of iron hydroxide.
The main aim of this work was to ensure the removal of bromates from the water source Dvorníky (Slovak Republic), with selected sorbent materials: granulate active coal, zeolite, GEH, Bayoxide E33, Read – As, Klinopur – Mn, and activated alumina. The results of the laboratory tests are present in the experimental part.