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Project Code [2007-PhD-EH-3]
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Project title
Efficiency of Sligo Secondary Sewage Treatment Systems in the Removal of Cryptosporidiumand other Human
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Institute of Technology Sligo
Lead Applicant
Frances Lucy
Project Abstract
This project will assess the efficiency of four Co. Sligo secondary sewage treatment plants in removing a range of human enteric pathogens namelyProtozoan endoparasites Cryptosporidia spp., Giardia and microsporidiaBacterial indicators Faecal coliforms, Enterococci, Clostridium perfringensEnteric virus The presence and viability of these enteric pathogens will be assessed by analysing samples from each stage of the treatment process, in the end-sludge and in effluent released to the receiving waters. This will benefit public health by (1) source-tracking pathogens, (2) risk assessment, (3) developing molecular methodologies to accelerate the detection and enumeration of enteric pathogens.
Grant Approved
�95,000.00
Research Hub
Healthy Environment
Research Theme
Impacts on Aquatic Ecosystems & Human Health (including Drinking Water)
Initial Projected Completion Date
17/12/2010