The Coliform Index and Waterborne Disease: Problems of microbial drinking water assessment

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Cara Gleeson Nick Gray

The Coliform Index and Waterborne Disease

Problems of microbial drinking water assessment

Cara Gleeson, Nick Gray

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CRC Press
12 December 2019

Public health & preventive medicine; Microbiology (non-medical); Pollution & threats to the environment; Water supply & treatment

"In the past decade there has been a rapid increase in waterborne outbreaks of disease associated with viral and protozoan agents, normally in drinking waters that were found to be microbially safe using the Coliform Index. For nearly a quarter of a century indicator organisms, in particular the coliform group, have been used to ensure the microbial quality of drinking water. Currently, world wide legislation to protect consumers is based on these outdated and unreliable tests and while there is considerable concern among scientists over their use, the water industry and regulators continue to place near total reliance on the Coliform Index.

This book provides:
* the first full account of the nature and applications of the Coliform Index
* coverage of new and proposed water quality legislation:
* details of emerging pathogens in water:
* an evaluation of the role of the ""coliform count"" in future water quality analysis.

It will be an essential tool for water companies at all levels, microbiologists, environmental health inspectors, environmental scientists and water engineers in industry whether working in developed countries or developing countries. Postgraduate students specialising in microbiology, civil and environmental engineering, environmental sciences and environmental health will find it a useful reference work as will undergraduates in these disciplines."

By: Cara Gleeson, Nick Gray
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367866303
ISBN 10: 0367866307
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 12 December 2019
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cara Gleeson and Nick Gray

Reviews for The Coliform Index and Waterborne Disease: Problems of microbial drinking water assessment

'...will certainly be of interest for water companies at all levels.' - Journal of the European Water Pollution control Association 'An essential tool for water companies at all levels...a useful reference work... - Water Bulletin