In order to evalute the optimum operation condition of ozonation to minimize bromate
formation, based on the NOM characteristics of raw waters, the pathway of bromate
fomation by ozonation in domestic raw waters was investigated. Considering the bromate
formation reactions,the fractions of bromate formation from bromide by OH radical and
molecular ozone were calculated with measured values of ozone decay rate (Kc)and Rct.
The results showed that molecular ozone is more important role formation of bromate in
domestic raw waters than OH radical. The ratio of bromide oxidation reaction by
molecular ozone ranged 73~88percent. Fractions of HOBr/OBr reaction with both molecular
ozone and OH radical were also determined. OH radical reaction with HOBr/OBr was
dominant. The differential equations based on the stoichiometry of bromate formation
were established to predict the formation rate of bromate by ozonation. The results
shows good correlation with experimental results.