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Assessment of microbial contamination in drinking water supplies Qazvin city (2013-14)
Background: Providing safe drinking water and monitoring the quality are necessary in the human societies. Objective: The aim of study was to evaluate the microbial quality of groundwater of Qazvin city.
MM. Emamjomeh, K. Tari, R. Khalili
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Rapid Enumeration and Identification of Stressed Fecal Coliforms
A rapid (72 h) method for enumeration and subsequent identification of fecal coliforms is described. The procedure consists of plating a food suspension in an agar-repair medium (trypticase soy agar pour plates preincubated at 35 C for 2 h, then overlaid with violet red bile agar) incubated at 45.5 C.
Edmund M, Powers, Thomas G, Latt
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Fecal contamination of drinking-water in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background: access to safe drinking-water is a fundamental requirement for good health and is also a human right. Global access to safe drinking-water is monitored by WHO and UNICEF using as an indicator “use of an improved source,” which does not ...
Bain, R. +5 more
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The Aging Gut–Brain Axis: Effects of Dietary Polyphenols and Metal Exposure
The influence of gut microbiota on brain health ABSTRACT Diet provides essential metals, which are required for the growth, development, and well‐functioning of the body. Nonetheless, some natural and human activities add toxic heavy metals to the diet, consequently introducing them to our bodies, resulting in several disorders and death. The intestine,
Luqi Cao +7 more
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Bioactive compounds found in essential oils (EOs), which are obtained by distilling certain plants, have been shown to inhibit pathogenic microorganisms and also support the growth of probiotic bacteria. In this context, EO nutraceuticals have properties that can improve the shelf life and sensory properties of products.
Ibrahim Canbey, Tulay Ozcan, Ozan Gurbuz
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The Carr Lake Project: Potential Biophysical Benefits of Conversion to a Multiple-Use Park [PDF]
The Carr Lake Project aims to convert Carr Lake’s 450 acres of agriculture fields into a regional multi-use park that will benefit flood protection, water quality, and wildlife habitat, while also providing additional recreational areas for the local ...
Casagrande, Joel, Watson, Fred
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WALLER CREEK STATUS REPORT 2002 [PDF]
This short report contains information on Waller Creek's estimated population, fecal coliform levels, land use distribution, mean baseflow, total phosphorus, and other water quality indicators.Water chemistry and biological data from Waller Creek were ...
Scoggins, Mateo
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Bacteriological Quality of Clear Plastic Bottled Drinking Water Distributed in Tourist Cities, Republic of the Union of Myanmar [PDF]
In this study, bacteriological quality of 28 samples of clear plastic bottled drinking water distributed in Hanthawady, Yangon and Kyaikto cities, Republic of the Union of Myanmar was determined. Coliform bacteria, fecal coliform bacteria and E.
Subuntith Nimrat
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Pit latrines and their impacts on groundwater quality: a systematic review. [PDF]
BackgroundPit latrines are one of the most common human excreta disposal systems in low-income countries, and their use is on the rise as countries aim to meet the sanitation-related target of the Millennium Development Goals.
Graham, Jay P, Polizzotto, Matthew L
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Background: Coagulation process has a important place in water treatment. Currently, poly aluminum chloride is used in Kian-abad water treatment plant.
A. Takdstan +4 more
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