Project 151

Giardia Cyst and Cryptosporidium Oocyst Survival in Watersheds and Factors Affecting Inactivation

$438,672
Completed
Principal Investigator
Syed Sattar
Project Manager
Robert D Allen
Contractor
University of Ottawa
Microbes & Pathogens
Treatment
Water Quality

Abstract

Evaluates the survival of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts exposed to differing environmental conditions and determines subsequent effects on disinfection efficiency. Studies effects of temperature, age, and physical stress on viability and susceptibility to disinfection. Published in 1999.