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The disinfection efficacy of chlorine and chlorine dioxide as disinfectants of Bacillus globigii, a surrogate for Bacillus anthracis, in water networks: A comparative study

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Citation:

Hosni, A. A., W. T. Shane, J. G. SZABO, AND P. L. Bishop. The disinfection efficacy of chlorine and chlorine dioxide as disinfectants of Bacillus globigii, a surrogate for Bacillus anthracis, in water networks: A comparative study. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. NRC Research Press, Ottawa, Canada, , 732-737, (2009).

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Intentional contamination of drinking water with anthrax spores is a concern to water utilities. The spores may become embedded in the distribution pipe corrosion and biofilm, where they will be protected from residual disinfectants. This paper compares the disinfection effectiveness of chlorine and chlorine dioxide on Bacillus globigii, a surrogate for B. anthracis.

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Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( JOURNAL/ PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL)
Product Published Date:04/17/2009
Record Last Revised:03/14/2012
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 237784