Main Title |
Modeling Microbial Transport in Soil and Groundwater: Microbiologists Can Assist in the Development of Models of Contaminant Transport. |
Author |
Yates, M. V. ;
Yates., S. R. ;
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CORP Author |
California Univ., Riverside. Dept. of Soil and Environmental Sciences. ;Agricultural Research Service, Riverside, CA. Salinity Lab.;Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Lab., Ada, OK. |
Publisher |
c1990 |
Year Published |
1990 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-90/202; |
Stock Number |
PB91-116160 |
Additional Subjects |
Microorganisms ;
Ground water ;
Water pollution ;
Mathematical models ;
Survival ;
Environmental transport ;
Sediment transport ;
Public health ;
Water supply ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
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NTIS |
PB91-116160 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
6p |
Abstract |
A large body of literature describes the processes affecting the fate of microorganisms in the subsurface environment (i.e., soil and groundwater). The fate of microorganisms depends on two main components: survival and transport. Both components must be considered when determining whether there is a hazard to human health associated with the contamination of the groundwater. If a microorganism can survive in the subsurface but is not readily transported through the soil, it likely does not pose a large threat. Similarly, if it is easily transported but does not persist, it may not be of much concern. However, if a microorganism survives in an infective form long enough to be transported through the soil and into the groundwater, it may contaminate the water supply. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in American Society for Microbiology News, v56 n6 p324-327 1990. Prepared in cooperation with Agricultural Research Service, Riverside, CA. Salinity Lab. Sponsored by Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Lab., Ada, OK. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Category Codes |
68D#; 68G; 48G#; 57K |
NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/15 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
036523039 |
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NTIS |
Type |
CAT |