State of the Science and Research Needs for Opportunistic Pathogens in Premise Plumbing

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This report presents information on the state of the science and research needs for opportunistic pathogens in premise plumbing (OPPPs) based on a WaterRF Expert Workshop. The report focuses on five model OPPPs: Legionella pneumophila, Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acanthamoeba spp., and Naegleria fowleri. Current understanding of their epidemiology, microbial ecology, methodology, and engineering controls are discussed. Published in 2013.

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State of the Science and Research Needs for Opportunistic Pathogens in Premise Plumbing

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State of the Science and Research Needs for Opportunistic Pathogens in Premise Plumbing

Abstract

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State of the Science and Research Needs for Opportunistic Pathogens in Premise Plumbing

Evaluating Legionella Detection Rates and Occurrence by Distribution System Characteristics in a Community Water System

Sampling and Monitoring Strategies for Opportunistic Pathogens in Drinking Water Distribution Systems

Management of Legionella and other Pathogenic Microorganisms in Building Water Systems

Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Flushing for Reducing the Levels of Legionella in Service Lines and Premise Plumbing

Understanding the Mechanisms of Chlorine and Chloramine Impact on Opportunistic Pathogens in Distribution Systems

Rapid Detection and Quantitation of Active Microorganisms

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important