Understanding Microbial Loads in Wastewater Treatment Works as Source Water for Water Reuse.

ABSTRACT: Facing challenges in water demands and population size, particularly in the water-scarce regions in the United States, the reuse of treated municipal wastewater has become a viable potential to relieve the ever-increasing demands of providing water for (non-)potable use. The objectives of this study were to assess microbial quality of reclaimed water and to investigate treatability of microorganisms during different treatment processes. Raw and final treated effluent samples from three participating utilities were collected monthly for 16 months and analyzed for various microbial pathogens and fecal indicator organisms. Results revealed that the detectable levels of microbial pathogens tested were observed in the treated effluent samples from all participating utilities. Log₁₀ r

SUBMITTER: Ryu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8597597 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature