Source Water Assessment: Variability of Pathogen Concentrations

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Determines watershed processes and characteristics that influence pathogen loading at water treatment plants. Also estimates resulting extreme and average pathogen concentrations. Research partner: M/DBP Council. Published in 2002.

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Source Water Assessment: Variability of Pathogen Concentrations

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08/01/2002

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Source Water Assessment: Variability of Pathogen Concentrations

Abstract

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Source Water Assessment: Variability of Pathogen Concentrations

Feasibility Analysis and Design of Research to Evaluate Microbiological Constituents and Treatability in Source Waters

Source Water Protection for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: A Guide for Drinking Water Utilities

Development of F-Specific Coliphage Typing for Source Water Protection/Watershed Management

Filtration Process Control for Pathogen Removal and Climate Change Adaptation

Critical Evaluation and Assessment of Health and Environmental Risks from Antibiotic Resistance in Reuse and Wastewater

Inactivation of Amoeba-Internalized Legionella pneumophila by UV-LED and Multi-Barrier Approaches

Diversifying Water Portfolios through Stormwater Capture and Use: Contributing to a Water Resilient Future