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Project Code [2008-PHD-ET-3]

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Project title

Pulsed-UV light inactivation of Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts in drinking water supplies in Ireland (b)

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT)

Lead Applicant

Neil J Rowan

Project Abstract

To develop and optimise a high intensity pulsed ultraviolet (PUV) light system for the inactivation of Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts in water samplesTo investigate scale up of an optimised PUV system for applications in the water industry

Grant Approved

�27,100.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Protecting our Water Resources

Start Date

01/08/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/08/2009