Existing Methods of Waterborne Pathogen Detection

This chapter considers the guidelines and regulations in order to reduce, or prevent adverse health effects associated with unsafe drinking water. The chapter focuses specifically on the role of monitoring the IN delivery of safe drinking water and presents the existing methods of detection, which are routinely adopted. First, a brief overview of the World Health Organisation Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality is given. Second, different types of monitoring for drinking water quality are discussed. Third, the chapter addresses existing methods of monitoring, including fecal indicator monitoring and direct detection approaches. Advantages and disadvantages of the various methods are discussed in addition to the applicability to the different classes of waterborne pathogens.