Sustainability of Water Reclamation: Long-Term Recharge with Reclaimed Wastewater Does Not Enhance Antibiotic Resistance in Sediment Bacteria

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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Main Authors: Jean E. McLain, Clinton F. Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
Enterococcus
multiple antibiotic resistance
bacterial cultivation
MIC50
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/3/1313

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