Are Presence/Absence Microbial Tests Appropriate for Monitoring Large Urban Water Supplies in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Are Presence/Absence Microbial Tests Appropriate for Monitoring Large Urban Water Supplies in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Screening for fecal contamination via microbial water quality monitoring is a critical component of safe drinking water provision and public health protection. Achieving adequate levels of microbial water quality testing, however, is a challenge in resource-limited settings. One strategy for address...

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Main Authors: Clara MacLeod, Rachel Peletz, Francis Kere, Aminata M’Baye, Michael Onyango, Sadat Aw, Mamadou El Hadj Issabre, Rosalind Tung, Ranjiv Khush
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
water quality
water testing
monitoring
presence-absence
Colitag™
urban water
sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/3/491

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