Microbiological Aspects of Biofilms and Drinking Water (Microbiology of Extreme and Unusual Environments)
Microbiological Aspects of Biofilms and Drinking Water (Microbiology of Extreme and Unusual Environments)
By Steven Lane Percival, James Taggari Walker, Paul R. Hunter
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2000-05-23
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 084930590X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780849305900
Binding: Hardcover
The development of biofilms and their role in public health -
particularly drinking water - is often overlooked. Ideal for anyone
interested in water related issues, Microbiological Aspects of Biofilms
and Drinking Water presents an overview of the public health effects
associated with drinking water. It highlights the microbiological
aspects relating to the development of biofilms. The first four
chapters focus on the state of the water supply. The authors review
methods for studying the epidemiological spread of waterborne
infections and those used in surveillance and control of pathogenic
microbes. He includes the methods used for the detection of pathogens
of public health importance in drinking water. In the subsequent
chapters the authors pay close attention to biofilm development within
drinking water systems, underlining the public health threat. They
cover the microbes important to public health and include the methods
used to detect biofilms. In conclusion they review the methods involved
in biofilm control - both conventional and biocidal treatments.
Overall, Microbiological Aspects of Biofilms and Drinking Water
provides a snapshot of public health and the water supply. It covers
the future of drinking water and its associated health hazards and
provides a deeper understanding of biofilms and how they provide a safe
haven for pathogens and water related diseases.
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