Microbial indicators of faecal contamination in water: A current perspective

被引：187

作者：

Tallon, P

Magajna, B

Lofranco, C

Leung, KT

机构：

[1] Lakehead Univ, Dept Biol, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada

[2] Ontario Minist Environm, Stand Dev Branch, Etobicoke, ON, Canada

来源：

WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION | 2005年 / 166卷 / 1-4期

基金：

加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会;

关键词：

faecal indicator microorganisms; E; coli; fecal coliforms; total coliforms; microbiological water quality;

D O I：

10.1007/s11270-005-7905-4

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

It is well documented that faecal contamination of drinking water has caused numerous disease outbreaks. Because the risks of disease outbreaks correlate with the incidence of faecal contamination, faecal bacteria are used as indicators of faecal contamination and hence, the possible presence of disease-causing organisms. However, different microbiological faecal indicators are used in different countries and jurisdictions. Therefore, it is important to understand the potentials and limitations of these indicator organisms before realistically implementing guidelines and regulations to safeguard our water resources. This review considers the history of indicator organisms, the evolution of the analytical methodologies (biochemical and molecular) and addresses the advantages and limitations of current faecal indicator microorganisms.

引用

页码：139 / 166

页数：28

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