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Main Title Effect of Wastewater Disinfectants on Survival of R-Factor Coliform Bacteria.
Author Staley, J. T. ; Crosa, J. ; DeWalle, F. ; Carlson, D. ;
CORP Author Washington Univ., Seattle.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Water Engineering Research Lab.
Year Published 1987
Report Number EPA/600/2-87/092;
Stock Number PB88-112339
Additional Subjects Waste water ; Water treatment ; Disinfectants ; Coliform bacteria ; Antibiotics ; Chlorine ; Ozone ; Drug therapy ; Contamination ; Toxicity ; Sewage treatment ; Toxic substances
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NTIS  PB88-112339 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The objectives of the study were to determine the incidence of antibiotic resistance among coliform bacteria in a secondary waste-water treatment facility and to determine whether various alternative disinfection procedures would select for or against antibiotic resistant coliforms. The disinfectants tested (chlorine, ozone, and ultraviolet light) resulted in significant decreases both in antibiotic-sensitive coliforms. No dramatic selection for antibiotic-resistant types was apparent during disinfection with any of the processes.