Detection Methods for Algae, Protozoa and Helminths in Fresh and Drinking Water

The book provides coverage of:

• Hygienic and health aspects of biological agents within fresh and drinking water
• Counting methods for Algae, Protozoa and Helminths
• Methods for cyanobacteria toxin detection
• Methods for extraction and determination of chlorophylls
• Viability of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts
• Laboratory requirements and quality assurance

• Epidemiological and other catchment area information
• Environmental context
• Waterwork structure
• Treatment plant configuration
• Sampling strategy and methodology.

Part One : Sanitary and Technical Aspects

• Presence of Algae, Protozoa, Helminths in the Water Environment: Significance, Sanitary Implications and the Preventive Measures (Kanitz and Franco)
• Water Potabilization Plant in the Presence of Algae, Protozoa and Helminths (Coccagna and Ziglio)
• Biological Methods in Managing Problems in Water Works and Distribution Systems (Sladeckova)

• An Overview of Counting Methods for Algae (Bowe)
• Extraction and Determination of Chlorophylls (Bowe)
• Phytoplankton Analysis Using Flow Cytometry (Sgorbati)
• Methods for Cyanobacterial Toxin Detection (Rapala and Lahti)
• Hygiene and Health Aspects and Interpretation of Data Related to the Presence of Helmiths in Water for Human Consumption (Bonadonna and Bezziccheri)

• Pathogenic Protozoa in Fresh and Drinking Water (Gold and Smith)
• An Overview of Concentration Techniques for Giardia and Cryptosporidium (Carraro)
• An Overview of Identification Methods in use for Giardia and Cryptosporidium (Carraro and Palumbo)
• Viability of Cryptosporidium Oocysts and Giardia Cysts (O'Grady and Smith)