Effects of Biosolids and Manure Application on Microbial Water Quality in Rural Areas in the US

Effects of Biosolids and Manure Application on Microbial Water Quality in Rural Areas in the US

Most of the waterborne disease outbreaks observed in North America are associated with rural drinking water systems. The majority of the reported waterborne outbreaks are related to microbial agents (parasites, bacteria and viruses). Rural areas are characterized by high livestock density and lack o...

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Main Authors: Amira Oun, Arun Kumar, Timothy Harrigan, Andreas Angelakis, Irene Xagoraraki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
best management practices
biosolids
manure
contamination of ground and surface waters
microbial source tracking
microorganisms
pathogens
risk assessment
rural systems
waterborne diseases
water quality
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/6/12/3701

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