Minimizing Risks: Use of Surface Water in Pre-Harvest Agricultural Irrigation; Part III: Peroxyacetic Acid (PAA) Treatment Methods

Abstract

Peroxyacetic acid (also known as peracetic acid or PAA) is a colorless liquid with a low pH and a strong, pungent, vinegar-like odor. PAA is commonly used as an antimicrobial agent for both non-porous hard surfaces and water in various industries, including agriculture, food processing, beverage, wastewater, hospitals, health care, and pharmaceutical facilities.