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Project #262

Measurement of Virus and Indicator Survival and Transport in the Subsurface

$381,076
Completed
Principal Investigator
Marylynn
Yates
Research Manager
Linda J Reekie
Contractor
University of California at Riverside
Groundwater Management & Protection
Microbes & Pathogens
Treatment
Regulations
Final Report

Abstract

Develops a scientific basis for natural disinfection criteria in the Ground Water Rule. Assesses the potential for developing indicators of viral contamination of groundwater. Obtains data that can be used to test the virus transport model used in the development of the existing numerical values for the proposed natural disinfection criteria. Published in 2000.