Faced with the threat of contamination and resulting public
health consequences, the water industry needs rapid analysis of
water samples in the field and at sufficiently low detection levels.
This article describes a simple sample concentration method that
increases the sensitivity of some rapid analytical techniques (e.g.,
polymerase chain reaction, rapid immunoassay), thus allowing them
to yield results of public health significance. The method permits
concentration of bacteria, protozoans, and potentially even viruses
that could be used for intentional contamination of water supplies.
This field concentration method does not require highly
skilled personnel or specialized training and can be successfully
implemented by site characterization teams, regardless of
whether they are composed of utility personnel, hazardous
material responders, or staff from state or federal agencies. The
ability to analyze water samples rapidly, accurately, and at
sufficiently low concentrations will allow water providers to
respond more quickly and effectively to contamination
threats. Includes 8 references, tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. 98 - No. 4 |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 250 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 7 |
| Published : | 04/01/2006 |
