Microbiological Values of Rainwater Harvested in Adelaide

Microbiological Values of Rainwater Harvested in Adelaide

In Australia, rainwater is an important source of water for many households. Unlike municipal water, rainwater is often consumed untreated. This study investigated the potential contamination of rainwater by microorganisms. Samples from 53 rainwater tanks across the Adelaide region were collected an...

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Main Authors: Chirhakarhula Emmanuel Chubaka, Harriet Whiley, John W. Edwards, Kirstin E. Ross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
rainwater
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
total coliforms
public health
gastroenteritis
filters
potable
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/7/1/21

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