The Military Efficacy of Individual Water Purification Filters.

Abstract

Tests were conducted to determine the effectiveness of Katadyn TM pocket Filters (KPF) to remove enteric bacteria (Klebsiella terrigena), protozoan cysts (Cryptosporidium parvum), and cyst simulants. Studies used the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Guide Standard and Protocol for Testing Microbiological Purifiers for guidance. Results showed that cysts were effectively removed by the filters over a typical 100 gallon use life of the ceramic filter candles used in the KPF. Bacterial removals were shown to also meet he criteria when improvements to end seal gaskets of the ceramic filters were made. Silver leaching tests indicated that EPA criteria were not always met; however,

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA257967

Entities

People

  • Helen T. Hargett
  • Stephen A. Schaub

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Army Personnel
  • Bacteria
  • Biodegradation
  • Biomedical Research
  • Candles
  • Environmental Protection
  • Filtration
  • Fungi
  • Health
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Public Health
  • Standards
  • Water Purification

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