Rapid Detection of Bioterrorism Agents in Water Supplies

Abstract

Develops and evaluates new and innovative systems to rapidly detect chemicals (individual or classes), radioactivity, pathogens, or biotoxins in water in order to help make these systems more viable for use by the drinking water community. Published in 2007. Research partner: USEPA.

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Rapid Detection of Bioterrorism Agents in Water Supplies

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08/14/2007

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Rapid Detection of Bioterrorism Agents in Water Supplies

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Rapid Detection of Bioterrorism Agents in Water Supplies

Development and Validation of a Real-Time Fluorescence Sensor Prototype for Early Detection of Nitrification in Drinking Water Distribution Systems

Assessing Fluorescence as an Early-Warning Indicator of Biological Ammonia Oxidation in Chloraminated Water: Laboratory-Scale Annular Reactor Studies with a Benchtop Fluorometer

Water Quality Impacts Of Extreme Weather-Related Events

Satellite and Drone Remote Sensing Models and Tools for Water Quality Monitoring and Ecological Assessment of Fresh Water Resources

Develop Standard Operating Procedures for the Collection, Storage, and Extraction of Aqueous Samples for in Vitro Bioanalytical Tools Screening

Feasibility of Full-Scale Implementation of LED UV Disinfection

Leading Water Utility Innovation