Journal article
Risks posed by pathogens in drinking water
Control of Microorganisms in Drinking Water
01 Jan 2002
Abstract
The microbial quality of a source water, or the efficacy of a treatment system at removing microorganisms, can be assessed either by direct monitoring of pathogens or by the use of an indicator system. In the past, indicators (especially the coliform group) were used to assess treatment efficiency and potential risk. However with the growing awareness of more resistant pathogens (e.g., Giardia, Cryptosporidium) and the ability to measure pathogens directly, the use of indicators for this purpose may diminish.
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- Title
- Risks posed by pathogens in drinking water
- Creators
- Charles Haas
- Publication Details
- Control of Microorganisms in Drinking Water
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
- Identifiers
- 991019173723804721