Main Title |
Evidence for the Role of Copper in the Injury Process of Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water. |
Author |
Domek, M. J. ;
LeChavallier, M. W. ;
Cameron, S. C. ;
McFeters, G. A. ;
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CORP Author |
Montana State Univ., Bozeman. Dept. of Microbiology.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Drinking Water Research Div. |
Year Published |
1984 |
Report Number |
EPA-R-807092; EPA/600/J-84/322; |
Stock Number |
PB85-235174 |
Additional Subjects |
Copper ;
Toxicology ;
Potable water ;
Bacteria ;
Models ;
Monitoring ;
Reprints ;
Drinking water ;
Coliform bacteria
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB85-235174 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
7p |
Abstract |
Low levels of copper in chlorine-free distribution water caused injury of coliform populations. Monitoring of 44 drinking water samples indicated that 64% of the coliform population was injured. Physical and chemical parameters were measured, including three heavy metals (Cu, Cd, and Pb). Copper concentrations were important, ranging from 0.007 to 0.54 mg/liter. Statistical analyses of these factors were used to develop a model to predict coliform injury. The model predicted almost 90% injury with a copper concentration near the mean observed value (0.158 mg/liter) in distribution waters. Laboratory studies with copper concentrations of 0.025 and 0.050 mg/liter in an inorganic carbon buffer under controlled conditions of temperature and pH caused over 90% injury within 6 and 2 days, respectively. Studies of the metabolism of injured Escherichia coli cells indicated that the respiratory chain is at least one site of damage in injured cells. |