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The microbiology of drinking water.
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Routine microbiological monitoring of water supplies is primarily based on tests for coliforms, but these organisms may need supplementing with other organisms to further improve confidence in water supply hygiene.Abstract:
Standards for drinking water have been formalised in the United Kingdom by recent legislation. Routine microbiological monitoring of water supplies is primarily based on tests for coliforms. These organisms have been used successfully for indicating contamination and treatment failures, but may need supplementing with other organisms to further improve confidence in water supply hygiene. Novel techniques may greatly alter the water microbiology laboratory.read more
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