Sources of Pathogenic Microorganisms and Their Fate during Land Application of Wastes.

Autor: Gerba, Charles P., Smith Jr., James E.
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Zdroj: Journal of Environmental Quality; Jan/Feb2005, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p42-48, 7p, 6 Charts
Abstrakt: Discusses the sources of pathogenic microorganisms and their fate during land application of waste. Possibility of disease-causing microorganisms in land-applied wastes to create a potential risk to public health; Inclusions in the main sources of pathogenic microorganisms; Factors needed to be understood in order to manage health risk; Increasing demand that risk associated with the land treatment and application be better defined; Discussion that more data are needed on the concentrations of pathogens in wastes, the effectiveness of treatment processes, standardization of detection methodology and better quantification of exposure.
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