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BACTEROLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF WATER
Citation:
Rice*, E W. BACTEROLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF WATER. Presented at WQTC-AWWA Conf, Workshop on Microbiology 101, Salt Lake City, UT, 11/5/00.
Description:
This presentation will focus on basic elements of water bacteriology. The presentation will be part of a seminar entitled, "Microbiology 101." This seminar is designed to provide general information regarding various microorganisms, e.g., bacteria, virus, protozoa. Basic principles of bacteriology will be discussed with an emphasis upon the sanitary analysis for indicator organisms. Information will be provided regarding occurrence, resistance to disinfecton and the role of bacterial indicators in water analysis. Opportunistic bacterial pathogens and bacteria on the Contaminant Candidate List will also be discussed.