Existing methods of detection

Helen Bridle, Kimberley Gilbride, James Green, Susan Lee

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Abstract

This chapter considers the guidelines and regulations to reduce or prevent adverse health effects associated with unsafe drinking water. The chapter focuses specifically on the role of monitoring the delivery of safe drinking water and presents the existing methods of detection, which are routinely adopted. Firstly, a brief overview of the World Health Organisation Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality is given. Secondly, different types of monitoring for drinking water quality are discussed. Thirdly, the chapter addresses existing methods of monitoring, including faecal indicator monitoring and direct detection approaches. The advantages and disadvantages of the various methods are discussed in addition to the applicability to the different classes of waterborne pathogens.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWaterborne Pathogens
Subtitle of host publicationDetection Methods and Applications
PublisherElsevier
Chapter3
Pages41-60
Number of pages20
Edition2
ISBN (Print)9780444643193
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Faecal indicator monitoring
  • Guidelines for drinking water quality
  • Monitoring
  • Pathogens
  • Regulations
  • Water quality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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