Sustainability of Water Reclamation: Long-Term Recharge with Reclaimed Wastewater Does Not Enhance Antibiotic Resistance in Sediment Bacteria
Wastewater reclamation for municipal irrigation is an increasingly attractive option for extending water supplies. However, public health concerns include the potential for development of antibiotic resistance (AR) in environmental bacteria after exposure to residual pharmaceuticals in reclaimed wat...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-03-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/3/1313 |