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Water Supplies: Microbiological Analysis
Citation:
Korajkic, A. AND V. Harwood. Water Supplies: Microbiological Analysis. Encyclopedia of Food Health. Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, Uk, , 458–462, (2016).
Impact/Purpose:
Book chapter in the "Encyclopedia of Food Health" detailing microbiological analyses performed on the finished product of drinking water treatment.
Description:
Producing high-quality drinking water that is free of harmful microorganisms and maintaining its purity through distribution systems are essential for public health. Drinking water quality standards and guidelines for microbial contaminants vary within and among countries but typically focus on indicator organisms of fecal origin to assess the efficacy of treatment and the integrity of the distribution system. This article describes various microbiological analyses performed to ensure the sanitary quality of drinking waters and describes the most frequently used indicator organisms, as well as different methodological approaches and their applications.
