Water Quality Measurements Series: Detection Methods for Algae, Protozoa and Helminths in Fresh and Drinking Water

Copyright © 2002 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Water Quality Measurements Series: Detection Methods for Algae, Protozoa and Helminths in Fresh and Drinking Water

Editor(s): Franca Palumbo, Giuliano Ziglio, André van der Beken

Published Online: 22 MAR 2007

Print ISBN: 9780471899891

Online ISBN: 9780470511107

DOI: 10.1002/9780470511107

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This is the second book in the Water Quality Measurement Series. It focuses on the analytical aspects related to epidemiology, toxicology, sanitary, engineering and plant technology to provide an integrated and clear strategy for carrying out surveillance, quality control, prevention and remedial measures.
* Contains a significant number of tables, figures, colour and black and white photographs and spectra
* Offers workable answers to specific practical issues using a comprehensive and scientifically sound approach

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xviii)

    2. Presence of Algae, Protozoa, Helminths in the Water Environment: Significance, Sanitary Implications and Preventive Measures (pages 1–18)

      Stefano Kanitz and Yaurana Franco

    3. Water Potabilization Technology in the Presence of Algae, Protozoa and Helminths (pages 19–43)

      Luciano Coccagna and Giuliano Ziglio

    4. Biological Methods of Managing Problems in Water Works and Distribution Systems (pages 45–68)

      Alena Sládečková

    5. An Overview of Counting Methods of Algae (pages 71–82)

      Gerard Bowe

    6. Extraction and Determination of Chlorophylls (pages 83–90)

      Gerard Bowe

    7. Phytoplankton Analysis Using Flow Cytometry (pages 91–105)

      Sergio Sgorbati

    8. Methods for Detection of Cyanobacterial Toxins (pages 107–132)

      Jarkko Rapala and Kirsti Lahti

    9. Hygiene and Health Aspects and Interpretation of Data Related to the Presence of Helminths in Water for Human Consumption (pages 133–140)

      Lucia Bonadonna and Gioconda Bezziccheri

    10. Pathogenic Protozoa and Drinking Water (pages 142–166)

      Daniel Gold and Huw Vaughan Smith

    11. An Overview of Concentration Techniques for Giardia and Cryptosporidium (pages 167–178)

      Elisabetta Carraro

    12. An Overview of Identification Methods in Use for Giardia and Cryptosporidium (pages 179–191)

      Elisabetta Carraro and Franca Palumbo

    13. Methods for Determining the Viability and Infectivity of Cryptosporidium Oocysts and Giardia Cysts (pages 193–220)

      John Edward O'Grady and Huw Vaughan Smith

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      Index (pages 221–225)

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