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This new criteria document reviews all the published scientific literature from 1985 to 2000 in order to assess the risk posed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in drinking water. It has been shown to be a problem to immunocompromised individuals.

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This document presents the occurrence, health effects and effects of water treatment on the bacterium. The document was developed in support of the unregulated contaminants and the Total Coliform Rule.

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