Detection methods for algae, protozoa, and helminths in fresh and drinking water /

This is the second book in the Water Quality Measurement Series. It focuses on the analytical aspects related to epidemiology, toxicology, sanitary, engineering and plant technology to provide an integrated and clear strategy for carrying out surveillance, quality control, prevention and remedial me...

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Other Authors: Palumbo, Franca (Editor), Ziglio, G. (Editor), Beken, André van der (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; New York : J. Wiley, ©2002.
Series:Water quality measurements series.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Presence of algae, protozoa, helminths in the water environment : significance, sanitary implications and preventive measures / S. Kanitz and Y. Franco
  • Water potabilization plant in the presence of algae, protozoa and helminths / L. Coccagna and G. Ziglio
  • Biological methods in managing problems in water works and distribution systems / A. Sládečková
  • An overview of counting methods for algae / G. Bowe
  • Extraction and determination of chlorophylls / G. Bowe
  • Phytoplankton analysis using flow cytometry / S. Sgorbati
  • Methods for cyanobacterial toxin detection / J. Rapala and K. Lahti
  • Hygiene and health aspects and interpretation of data related to the presence of helminths in water for human consumption / L. Bonadonna and G. Bezziccheri
  • Pathogenic protozoa in fresh and drinking water / D. Gold and H.V. Smith
  • An overview of concentration techniques for Giardia and Cryptosporidium / E. Carraro
  • An overview of identification methods in use for Giardia and Cryptosporidium / E. Carraro and F. Palumbo
  • Viability of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts / J.E. O'Grady and H.V. Smith.