Infectious Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in final reclaimed effluent
January 1, 2003
Water samples collected throughout several reclamation facilities were analyzed for the presence of infectious Cryptosporidium parvum by the focus detection method-most-probable-number cell culture technique. Results revealed the presence of infectious C. parvum oocysts in 40% of the final disinfected effluent samples. Sampled effluent contained on average seven infectious oocysts per 100 liters. Thus, reclaimed water is not pathogen free but contains infectious C. parvum.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Title | Infectious Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in final reclaimed effluent |
| DOI | 10.1128/AEM.69.8.4983-4984.2003 |
| Authors | A.L. Gennaccaro, M.R. McLaughlin, W. Quintero-Betancourt, D.E. Huffman, J.B. Rose |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Applied and Environmental Microbiology |
| Index ID | 70025424 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |