Microbial Fact Sheets
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Safety
Fact sheets are provided on potential waterborne pathogens as well as on indicator and index microorganisms.
The potential waterborne pathogens include:
- bacteria, viruses, protozoa and helminths, with the exception of Schistosoma, which is primarily spread by contact with contaminated surface water during bathing and washing;
- potentially emerging pathogens, including Helicobacter pylori, Tsukamurella, Isospora belli and microsporidia, for which waterborne transmission is plausible but unconfirmed;
- Bacillus, which includes the foodborne pathogenic species Bacillus cereus but for which there is no evidence at this time of waterborne transmission; and
- hazardous cyanobacteria.
Taxonomy
- Public Health
- Bacteria
- Treatment
- Purification
- Water Purification