ABSTRACT
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) is a fuel additive used as both a replacement for lead in gasoline and an octane booster [1,2]. Most recently, MTBE has been the focus of a significant number of studies, resulting from its detection in and consequent contamination of groundwater and surface drinking water sources 13 Removal of MTBE from affected drinking water bodies can be achieved through several water treatment processes, such as air stripping, advanced oxidation, membrane separation, and sorption [5]. This chapter briefly reviews the air stripping and advanced oxidation processes. It also collates cost comparison information for each of these technologies as shown in existing literature. Finally, the chapter also outlines the effectiveness of each individual technology in removing MTBE from water.
