Giardia and Cryptosporidium in Water Supplies

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Evaluates more than 60 surface water treatment filter plants in North America for the occurrence and distribution of Giardia and Cryptosporidium in raw and treated surface waters to determine the occurrence of these parasites and the efficacy of various treatment practices in their removal. Published in 1991.

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Giardia and Cryptosporidium in Water Supplies

Abstract

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Giardia and Cryptosporidium in Water Supplies

Environmental Persistence and Disinfection of the Lassa Virus and SARS-CoV-2 to Protect Worker and Public Safety

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The Use of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technologies and Metagenomics Approaches to Evaluate Water and Wastewater Quality Monitoring and Treatment Technologies

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