The occurrence of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in water has become a major concern for water
suppliers for the last 10 years. However, little is known about their persistence after a contamination of
the distribution system. The general objective of this study was to conduct pilot experiments to study
Cryptosporidium persistence in controlled conditions, close to those encountered in networks. The
impact of hydraulics on oocyst deposition and detachment was investigated and a modeling approach
has been used to characterize key parameters influencing these phenomena. It was concluded that the
biofilm plays a significant role in Cryptosporidium persistence in water systems, influencing both
deposition and detachment phenomena. Includes 17 references, tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
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, 360 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 11 |
| Published : | 11/02/2003 |
