Application of DVC-FISH method in tracking <i>Escherichia coli</i> in drinking water distribution networks

Sporadic detection of live (viable) <i>Escherichia coli</i> in drinking water and biofilm with molecular methods but not with standard plate counts has raised concerns about the reliability of this indicator in the surveillance of drinking water safety. The aim of this study was to deter...

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Main Authors: L. Mezule, S. Larsson, T. Juhna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-04-01
Series:Drinking Water Engineering and Science
Online Access:http://www.drink-water-eng-sci.net/6/25/2013/dwes-6-25-2013.pdf