Opportunistic pathogens (OPs)—notably, Legionella pneumophila, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)—have become a leading cause of waterborne disease in developed countries. Due to their complex ecological habitats and resistance to...
Due to potential public health implications, exposure to pathogens via drinking water supplies is a growing and important issue for the water industry. In recent years, outbreaks in surface water...