1980年和1981年，2-甲基异龙脑（MIB）的浓度迫使南加州大都会水区关闭了一个关键的供水水库。1982年，根据这些经验制定的藻类控制措施被用于纠正水库中的味道和气味问题。从一艘装有改良农业撒布机的船上施用26760千克（59000磅）硫酸铜，在五天内消除了蓝藻的生长。利用土霉气味的闭环剥离分析（CLSA）技术，分离出负责MIB生产的弯曲振荡菌和负责短时间发酵的棒斑振荡菌的位置- 活地球敏仪外观。包括17个参考文献、表格、图表。

Concentrations of 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) forced The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to shut down a critical water supply reservoir in 1980 and 1981. An algae control measure developed as a result of these experiences was used to correct a taste and odor problem in the reservoir in 1982. The application of 26,760 kg (59,000 lb) of copper sulfate, applied from a boat equipped with a modified agricultural spreader, eliminated growths of blue-green algae in five days. The closed-loop stripping analysis (CLSA) technique for earthy-musty odorants was used to isolate the locations of Oscillatoria curviceps, responsible for MIB production, and Oscillatoria splendida, responsible for a short-lived geosmin appearance. Includes 17 references, tables, figures.