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2020
Personnel Decontamination Line Sprayer Options for Biological Contamination Incident Response
(SUMMARY) [Published : Oct 20, 2020]
Following a bioterrorism event, an incident or unified command would be established, the impacted area would be characterized, and response work zones set up based on the extent of indoor/outdoor contamination. The personnel decontamination (decon) line, established in the contam...
2019
Clustering, Morphology, and Treatment Resistance of Bacillus Globigii Spores Recovered from a Pilot-Scale Activated Sludge System
(JOURNAL) [Published : Dec 01, 2019]
This paper reviews technologies studied for radiological contaminants. In addition to nuclear facility decommissioning, nuclear power plant accidents at Chernobyl (Former Soviet Union), Fukushima (Japan) and elsewhere have provided real world situations to both develop and test t...
Low‐concentration hydrogen peroxide decontamination for Bacillus spore contamination in buildings
(JOURNAL) [Published : Dec 03, 2019]
This study extends laboratory findings to a field‐level evaluation using commercial off‐the‐shelf (COTS) humidifiers and 3% liquid hydrogen peroxide vapor.
2018
Decontamination Options for Restoring Subway Systems following a Bacillus anthracis Contamination Incident
(SUMMARY) [Published : Oct 23, 2018]
This technical brief reviews the bench-, pilot-, and field-scale decontamination research conducted by EPA under the Underground Transport Restoration (UTR) project. This summarizes the findings most applicable for operational use in decontamination methods for railcar and relate...
Effectiveness of Outdoor Environment Decontamination for Biological Agents
(SUMMARY) [Published : Oct 02, 2018]
This technical brief reports the results of two recent studies that aimed to increase our understanding and capabilities with regards to decontamination of outdoor areas following a biological incident. These data help responders develop remediation plans following outdoor contam...
Exposure Pathways to High-Consequence Pathogens in the Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 01, 2018]
Report--Provides information and a screening tool to perform an exposure assessment for emerging pathogens in wastewater systems
2017
Testing and Evaluation of the Solstreme™ X35 TM Portable UV Water Treatment Unit
(SUMMARY) [Published : Oct 31, 2017]
The Solstreme™ X35 ™ultraviolet (UV) germicidal water treatment unit first appeared on the market as a commercial product in 2013. The X35 unit is light weight and can be transported easily to the site of an emergency response. The unit is easy to use and can be quickly connected...
2016
2015
Occurrence and Control of Tularemia in Drinking Water
(JOURNAL) [Published : Oct 31, 2015]
Journal Article
2014
Decontamination Process Indicators: Biological Indicators
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 30, 2014]
Report
Decontamination of Soil Contaminated with Bacillus anthracis Spores
(SUMMARY) [Published : Aug 05, 2014]
Technical Brief
Decontamination of a Mock Office Using Chlorine Dioxide Gas
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 29, 2014]
Report
Disinfection of Bacillus Spores using Acidified Nitrite
(JOURNAL) [Published : May 05, 2014]
Journal Article