MICROBIOLOGICAL SAFETY OF DRINKING WATER

Emerging pathogens in drinking water have become increasingly important during the decade. These include newly-recognized pathogens from fecal sources such as Cryptosporidium parvum, Campylobacter spp., and rotavirus, as well as pathogens that are able to grow in water distribution systems, like Leg...

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Published inAnnual review of microbiology Vol. 54; no. 1; pp. 81 - 127
Main Authors Szewzyk, U, Szewzyk, R, Manz, W, Schleifer, K.-H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto, CA 94303-0139 Annual Reviews 01.01.2000
4139 El Camino Way, P.O. Box 10139 Annual Reviews, Inc
USA
Subjects
Aeromonas
Bacteria
Biofilms
Biological and medical sciences
Campylobacter
Contamination
Drinking
Drinking water
Ecology
emerging pathogens
Feces
Feces - microbiology
Feces - parasitology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Health risk assessment
Legionella
microbial ecology
Microbiology
Miscellaneous
Mycobacterium
Parasites
Pathogens
Risk analysis
Risk Assessment
Rotavirus
Safety
Sanitation
Viruses
Water - parasitology
water bacteria
Water Microbiology
Water Supply
Human
Virus
Species diversity
Drinking water
Biofilm
Parasite
Water pollution
Review
Microorganism
Biological contamination
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Summary:Emerging pathogens in drinking water have become increasingly important during the decade. These include newly-recognized pathogens from fecal sources such as Cryptosporidium parvum, Campylobacter spp., and rotavirus, as well as pathogens that are able to grow in water distribution systems, like Legionella spp., mycobacteria, and aeromonads. To perform a risk analysis for the pathogens in drinking water, it is necessary to understand the ecology of these organisms. The ecology of the drinking-water distribution system has to be evaluated in detail, especially the diversity and physiological properties of water bacteria. The interactions between water bacteria and (potential) pathogens in such diverse habitats as free water and biofilms are essential for the survival or growth of hygienically relevant organisms in drinking water. Results of epidemiological studies together with ecological data are the basis for effective resource protection, water treatment, and risk assessment.
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ISSN:0066-4227
1545-3251
DOI:10.1146/annurev.micro.54.1.81