Occurrence of Legionella in Groundwater

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Assesses the occurrence and concentrations of Legionella in groundwater, especially in areas with elevated groundwater temperatures. Reports on use of cell cultivation, PCR assay, and flow cytometry to detect and enumerate the organism. Published in 2004.

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Occurrence of Legionella in Groundwater

Abstract

Resources

Occurrence of Legionella in Groundwater

Development of Practical Methods to Access the Presence of Bacterial Pathogens in Water

Occurrence of Legionella pneumophila In Drinking Water Distribution Systems

Microbial Monitoring of Vulnerable Public Groundwater Supplies

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

Impact of UV Treatment on Microbial Communities in a Full-Scale Drinking Water Distribution System

Understanding the Mechanisms of Chlorine and Chloramine Impact on Opportunistic Pathogens in Distribution Systems

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