Review Of Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Applied To Drinking Water
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Author | : Robert Pitchers |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Drinking water |
ISBN | : 9781840576153 |
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Author | : Charles N. Haas |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 439 |
Release | : 2014-06-09 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1118910028 |
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Provides the latest QMRA methodologies to determine infection risk cause by either accidental microbial infections or deliberate infections caused by terrorism • Reviews the latest methodologies to quantify at every step of the microbial exposure pathways, from the first release of a pathogen to the actual human infection • Provides techniques on how to gather information, on how each microorganism moves through the environment, how to determine their survival rates on various media, and how people are exposed to the microorganism • Explains how QMRA can be used as a tool to measure the impact of interventions and identify the best policies and practices to protect public health and safety • Includes new information on genetic methods • Techniques use to develop risk models for drinking water, groundwater, recreational water, food and pathogens in the indoor environment
Author | : Charles N. Haas |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 439 |
Release | : 2014-07-08 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1118145291 |
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Provides the latest QMRA methodologies to determine infection risk cause by either accidental microbial infections or deliberate infections caused by terrorism • Reviews the latest methodologies to quantify at every step of the microbial exposure pathways, from the first release of a pathogen to the actual human infection • Provides techniques on how to gather information, on how each microorganism moves through the environment, how to determine their survival rates on various media, and how people are exposed to the microorganism • Explains how QMRA can be used as a tool to measure the impact of interventions and identify the best policies and practices to protect public health and safety • Includes new information on genetic methods • Techniques use to develop risk models for drinking water, groundwater, recreational water, food and pathogens in the indoor environment
Author | : J. A. Soller |
Publisher | : IWA Publishing |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2003-12-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 184339684X |
Download Evaluation of Microbial Risk Assessment Techniques and Applications Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This investigation reviewed and evaluated methodologies used for microbial risk assessment with respect to their applicability for reclaimed water applications. The investigation was comprised of five primary components: a comprehensive database of articles, reports and books describing microbial risk assessment methodologies was established and reviewed. Risk assessment techniques and models were identified for estimating the public health risk from exposure to microorganisms via reclaimed water applications. Two models were identified for further evaluation: a static (individual based) and a dynamic (population based). In the third component, the two models were evaluated to differentiate between the conditions under which models predict similar and substantially different estimations of risk. Through numerical simulation, exposure/pathogen combinations were identified when it may be appropriate to use the less complex, static model. Case study risk assessment scenarios demonstrated the model selection process for three realistic, yet hypothetical reclaimed water scenarios.The fourth component presents a constraint analysis for existing reuse regulations. The constraint analysis is carried out by documenting the existing reuse regulations. The constraint analysis is carried out by documenting the existing regs in three states for landscape irrigation and uses that comparison as a starting point to identify how microbial risk assessment may be useful within the context of existing and potential future water reuse regulations. The investigation concludes by identifying criteria for a computer interface that would allow regulatory and/or municipal agencies/utilities to take advantage of the analysis discussed in the report. This publication can also be purchased and downloaded via Pay Per View on Water Intelligence Online - click on the Pay Per View icon below
Author | : Patrick W. M. H. Smeets |
Publisher | : IWA Publishing |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2010-12-13 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1843393743 |
Download Stochastic Modelling of Drinking Water Treatment in Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Special Offer: KWR Drinking Water Treatment Set - Buy all five books together and save a total £119! Safe drinking water is a basic need for all human beings. Preventing microbial contamination of drinking water is of primary concern since endemic illness and outbreaks of infectious diseases can have significant social and economic consequences. Confirming absence of indicators of faecal contamination by water analysis only provides a limited verification of safety. By measuring pathogenic organisms in source water and modelling their reduction by treatment, a higher level of drinking water safety can be verified. This book provides stochastic methods to determine reduction of pathogenic microorganisms by drinking water treatment. These can be used to assess the level and variability of drinking water safety while taking uncertainty into account. The results can support decisions by risk managers about treatment design, operation, monitoring, and adaptation. Examples illustrate how the methods can be used in water safety plans to improve and secure production of safe drinking water. More information about the book can be found on the Water Wiki in an article written by the author here: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/Quantifyingmicro-organismremovalforsafedrinkingwatersupplies
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 43 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Drinking water |
ISBN | : 9780660300719 |
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Author | : Patrick Willem Maria Hubertus Smeets |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9789089570031 |
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Author | : OECD |
Publisher | : OECD Publishing |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2003-03-20 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9264099476 |
Download Assessing Microbial Safety of Drinking Water Improving Approaches and Methods Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book provides a state-of-the-art review on approaches and methods used in assessing the microbial safety of drinking-water.
Author | : World Health Organization |
Publisher | : World Health Organization |
Total Pages | : 431 |
Release | : 2001-07 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 924154533X |
Download Water Quality Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The quality of water, whether it is used for drinking, irrigation or recreational purposes, is significant for health in both developing and developed countries worldwide. This book is based on a programme of work undertaken by an international group of experts during 1999-2001. The aim was to develop a harmonised framework of effective and affordable guidelines and standards to improve the risk assessment and management of water-related microbial hazards. This book will be useful to all those concerned with issues relating to microbial water quality and health, including environmental and public health scientists, water scientists, policy makers and those responsible for developing standards and regulations.
Author | : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2020-02-20 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 030949382X |
Download Management of Legionella in Water Systems Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Legionnaires' disease, a pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacterium, is the leading cause of reported waterborne disease outbreaks in the United States. Legionella occur naturally in water from many different environmental sources, but grow rapidly in the warm, stagnant conditions that can be found in engineered water systems such as cooling towers, building plumbing, and hot tubs. Humans are primarily exposed to Legionella through inhalation of contaminated aerosols into the respiratory system. Legionnaires' disease can be fatal, with between 3 and 33 percent of Legionella infections leading to death, and studies show the incidence of Legionnaires' disease in the United States increased five-fold from 2000 to 2017. Management of Legionella in Water Systems reviews the state of science on Legionella contamination of water systems, specifically the ecology and diagnosis. This report explores the process of transmission via water systems, quantification, prevention and control, and policy and training issues that affect the incidence of Legionnaires' disease. It also analyzes existing knowledge gaps and recommends research priorities moving forward.