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Presence of Waddlia chondrophila in hot water systems from non-domestic buildings in France
The presence of Waddlia chondrophila has been related to respiratory tract infections and human and animal fetal death. Although several sources of infection have been suggested, the actual source remains unknown and limited information exists on the prevalence of W. chondrophila in the environment. This pathogen has been previously detected in well water but its presence has not been ...
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The Effects That Well Depth and Wellhead Protection Have on Bacterial Contamination of Private Water Wells in the Estes Park Valley, Colorado
Over the past five years, it is estimated that 10% of residential water wells have tested positive for total coliform and 2% for E.coli bacteria in the Estes Park Valley, Colorado. Many of these water wells are shallow or hand-dug in construction. In this study, samplings of 30 private untreated water wells were tested for total coliform bacteria in the Estes Park Valley. Water wells were ...
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Hom ’: a simple point of use water treatment deviceThis study sought to explore a locally assembled ‘Hom’ point of use water treatment device by assessing aspects of its performance and possible effects of using it on compliant households and communities. The conceptual framework highlights poverty and environmental degradation as causes and consequences of one another, with ill-health caused by water-borne diseases reinforcing both to form a ...
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5 Things You Need to Know About Water Purifier
Water contamination is a serious issue as it can lead to several health problems. Drinking polluted water is not only dangerous for children but may also cause a lot of problems for adults. According to Environmental Protection, water pollution can occur naturally or because of human activity. As an outcome, it is essential to install the best RO water purifiers at home to ensure that your water ...
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Microbiological quality of bottled water brands sold in retail outlets in New Zealand
The microbiological quality of bottled water has been studied over the past 30 years as bottled water can contain pathogens. The aim of this study was to determine if retailed bottled water in New Zealand complied with the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards (ANZFS) Code (2002) and the New Zealand Microbiological Reference Criteria (1995). Thirty-eight domestic and imported bottled water ...
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