An indicator of the minimum concentration of odor-causing substances in water that a person can smell. Expressed in odor threshold units (OTU)
Shows the sensory quality of the water, which affects its suitability for domestic and industrial use
A high odor threshold indicates the presence of organic or chemical contamination, may pose a sanitary risk, and reduces consumer confidence in water quality
In occupational health and safety assessments (drinking water quality)
In water control of industrial facilities (food industry, technological processes)
In environmental studies (assessment of the condition of water bodies)
