Development of Source-Specific Indicator Organisms for Drinking Water

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Establishes the potential for using source-specific indicator organisms (sorbitol-fermenting bifidobacteria and Rhodococcus coprophilus) to indicate human and grazing animal inputs to environmental waters. Published in 2002.

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11/01/2002

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Development of Source-Specific Indicator Organisms for Drinking Water

Abstract

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Development of Source-Specific Indicator Organisms for Drinking Water

Source Water Assessment: Variability of Pathogen Concentrations

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

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Filtration Process Control for Pathogen Removal and Climate Change Adaptation

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