Sep 26 2009
by James K. Edzwald – 2001 – Technology & Engineering – 287 pages
We thank Susan Boutros (President) and Jeff Runyan (Director of Protozoan Laboratory and Senior Analyst) of Environmental Associates Ltd. for Giardia and Cryptosporidium analyses and on their Quality Control data. books.google.com
By Ed Boutros • Publications • • Tags: Clarification, Cryptosporidium, Filter Backwash Recycle, Filtration, Giardia, Recycle, reuse water
Sep 21 2009
… needed” to keep up the nation’s 2 million miles of water and wastewater distribution piping, according to Steve Allbee with the EPA’s Office of Water. … timesfreepress.com
By Ed Boutros • Water Reuse • • Tags: analytical services, Boutros, consulting, drinking water, EAL, Environmental Associates, EPA, Giardia, jury consultant, microbiological, microbiology, nelac, nelap, safe-water, water safety
Sep 21 2009
I was encouraged by what we found.” Safe-water advocates, however, say an encouraging assessment should not drown out concerns. … timesfreepress.com
By Ed Boutros • Water Issues • • Tags: analytical services, Boutros, consulting, drinking water, EAL, Environmental Associates, EPA, Giardia, jury consultant, microbiological, microbiology, nelac, nelap, safe-water, water safety
Sep 15 2009
Giardia – A protozoan parasite. Occurrence in water sample must be confirmed by identification of two or more morphological
characteristics, nuclei, axoneme and/or median body.
By Administrator • Microscopic Organisms • • Tags: analytical services, Boutros, consulting, drinking water, EAL, Environmental Associates, Giardia, ground water, groundwater, jury consultant, microbiological, microbiology, MPA, nelac, nelap, recycle water, reuse water, surface
Sep 15 2009
Samples are collected in accordance with the EPA “Consensus
Method for Determining Groundwaters Under the Direct Influence
of Surface Water Using Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA).”
Two sampling events are recommended, one during a dry period and
a second during a wet period. Turbidity, temperature, rainfall and
stream flow records, and conductivity etc. may be used for guidance
for when to test.
By Administrator • MPA Groundwater • • Tags: analytical services, Boutros, consulting, drinking water, EAL, Environmental Associates, Giardia, ground water, groundwater, GWUDI, jury consultant, microbiological, microbiology, MPA, nelac, nelap, rainfall, recycle water, reuse water, surface, temperature, turbidity
Sep 15 2009
What is MPA and how can it be used to differentiate ground
water under surface influence?
The premise behind the use of microscopic particulate analysis
(MPA) is that surface waters are subject to contamination by
pathogens such as Giardia and that there are other organisms whose
natural habitat is limited to surface waters. If these surface water
organisms are found in ground water, then the water is subject to
contamination with Giardia cysts and other pathogens. Indicators of
surface water contamination of ground waters include: Giardia,
coccidia including Cryptosporidium, diatoms and certain other algae,
rotifers, green plant material, and insect parts.
By Administrator • MPA Groundwater • • Tags: algae, analytical services, Boutros, coccidia, consulting, Cryptosporidium, diatoms, drinking water, EAL, Environmental Associates, Giardia, green plant material, ground water, groundwater, GWUDI, insect parts, jury consultant, microbiological, microbiology, MPA, nelac, nelap, recycle water, reuse water, rotifers, surface
Sep 15 2009
Historical water quality records
1. At least three years of Total Coliform and/or Fecal Coliform data.
2. Turbidity and temperature records including those of nearby
surface water sources.
3. No history of a known or suspected outbreak of Giardia,
Cryptosporidium or other pathogenic organisms associated with
surface water that has been attributed to the source.
4. No evidence of particulate matter associated with surface water.
On site inspection
1. No evidence for surface water infiltration.
2. Sufficient distances from surface water sources.Cryptosporidium
Cymbella (Diatom)
By Administrator • MPA Groundwater • • Tags: analytical services, Boutros, consulting, drinking water, EAL, Environmental Associates, Fecal Coliform, Giardia, ground water, groundwater, GWUDI, jury consultant, microbiological, microbiology, MPA, nelac, nelap, recycle water, reuse water, surface, surface water infiltration, total coliform
Sep 15 2009
The EPA Guidance Manual defines a ground water source under
direct influence of surface water as water in which there is either:
“significant occurrence of insects or macroorganisms, algae, organic
debris, or large-diameter pathogens such as Giardia lamblia.”
or
“significant and relatively rapid shifts in water characteristics such
as turbidity, temperature, conductivity, or pH which closely correlate
to climatological or surface water condition.”
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By Administrator • MPA Groundwater • • Tags: analytical services, Boutros, consulting, drinking water, EAL, Environmental Associates, Giardia, ground water, groundwater, GWUDI, jury consultant, microbiological, microbiology, MPA, nelac, nelap, recycle water, reuse water, surface
Sep 5 2009
Current advice from the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states the following for proper boiling of water for safety, speed and efficiency.
1. For personal use, create a supply of water for cooking, drinking, and tooth brushing by bringing water to a rolling boil for 1 minute. Timing starts when the water starts to bubble. Cool the water then place in clean containers for use or refrigerate.
2. Hot (not boiled) soapy water can be used for dishwashing and kitchen/bathroom surface cleaning. As a precaution, add one tablespoon of bleach per gallon. Laundry water does not need to be treated. Unless specifically listed, water for showering does not need to be treated.
By Administrator • LT2 Cryptosporidium • • Tags: analytical services, Boil Water, boil water advisory LT2, Boutros, BWA, CDC, Cryptosporidium, drinking water, EAL, Environmental Associates, Giardia, kill microbes, virius
Sep 28 2009
Timaru Herald- New Zealand – Spring infection warning
by Timaru Herald – Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
“Campylobacter, salmonella, cryptosporidium, giardia and yersinia live in the gut of animals and birds, and may be present in large numbers in their faeces. www.timaruherald.co.nz
By Ed Boutros • Water Issues • • Tags: analytical services, Boutros, Campylobacter, Canterbury New Zealand, consulting, Cryptosporidium, drinking water, EAL, Environmental Associates, EPA, Giardia, jury consultant, microbiological, microbiology, nelac, nelap, salmonella, yersinia