Source Water Assessment: Variability of Pathogen Concentrations

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Determines watershed processes and characteristics that influence pathogen loading at water treatment plants. Also estimates resulting extreme and average pathogen concentrations. Research partner: M/DBP Council. Published in 2002.

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Source Water Assessment: Variability of Pathogen Concentrations

Abstract

Resources

Source Water Assessment: Variability of Pathogen Concentrations

Source Water Assessment: Variability of Pathogen Concentrations

Source Water Protection for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: A Guide for Drinking Water Utilities

Development of F-Specific Coliphage Typing for Source Water Protection/Watershed Management

Hydrodynamic Distribution of Pathogens in Lakes and Reservoirs

Filtration Process Control for Pathogen Removal and Climate Change Adaptation

Use of DNA Nanostructures as Viral Surrogates in Potable Reuse Applications

Evaluating U.S. Drinking Water Sources, HABs Mitigation and Guidance to Optimize Algaecide

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important