Main Title |
Virus Persistence in Groundwater. |
Author |
Yates, M. V. ;
Gerba, C. P. ;
Kelly, L. M. ;
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CORP Author |
Arizona Univ., Tucson. Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology.;Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Lab., Ada, OK. |
Year Published |
1985 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-85/098; |
Stock Number |
PB85-243913 |
Additional Subjects |
Viruses ;
Ground water ;
Water pollution ;
Chemical properties ;
Physical properties ;
Reprints ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB85-243913 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
5p |
Abstract |
The purpose of the study was to determine whether measurable chemical and physical factors correlate with virus survival in groundwater. Groundwater samples were obtained from 11 sites throughout the United States. Water temperature was measured at the time of collection. Several physical and chemical characteristics, including pH, nitrates, turbidity, and hardness, were determined for each sample. Separate water samples were inoculated with each of three viruses (poliovirus 1, echovirus 1, and MS-2 coliphage) and incubated at the in situ groundwater temperature: selected samples were also incubated at other temperatures. Assays were performed at predetermined intervals over a 30 day period to determine the number of infective viruses remaining. Multiple regression analysis revealed that temperature was the only variable significantly correlated with the decay rates of all three viruses. No significant differences were found among the decay rates of the three viruses, an indication that MS-2 coliphage might be used as a model of animal virus survival in groundwater. |
Availability Notes |
Pub. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, v49 n4 p778-781 Apr 85. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Virus Persistence in Groundwater. |
PUB Date Free Form |
c1985 |
Category Codes |
6M; 57K; 68D |
NTIS Prices |
Not available NTIS |
Primary Description |
600/15 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
529826581 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |