The microbiological quality of water: the nature of the problem


Autoria(s): Jones, J.G.
Contribuinte(s)

Sutcliffe, D.W.

Data(s)

1997

Resumo

Improvements in methods for the detection and enumeration of microbes in water, particularly the application of techniques of molecular biology, have highlighted shortcomings in the ”standard methods” for assessing water quality. Higher expectations from the consumer and increased publicity associated with pollution incidents can lead to an uncoupling of the cycle which links methodological development with standard-setting and legislation. The new methodology has also highlighted problems within the water cycle, related to the introduction, growth and metabolism of microbes. A greater understanding of the true diversity of the microbial community and the ability to transmit genetic information within aquatic systems ensures that the subject of this symposium and volume provides an ideal forum to discuss the problems encountered by both researcher and practitioner.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://aquaticcommons.org/5315/1/SPEC5c_1997_jone_them.pdf

Jones, J.G. (1997) The microbiological quality of water: the nature of the problem. In: Sutcliffe, D.W. (ed.) The microbiological quality of water. Ambleside, UK, Freshwater Biological Association, pp. 1-10. (FBA Special Publications,5)

Idioma(s)

en

Publicador

Freshwater Biological Association

Relação

http://aquaticcommons.org/5315/

Palavras-Chave #Biology #Limnology #Pollution
Tipo

Book Section

NonPeerReviewed