Evaluating Microbial Pathogens in Reservoirs.
Abstract
This technical note describes the results of an investigation that examined recent progress in evaluating the presence of microbial pathogens in reservoirs. Overall guidance as well as pertinent technical advances are summarized in a form suitable for field use. BACKGROUND: As part of its ongoing mission in water quality, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructs and operates a wide variety of water resource projects along streams and rivers in the United States. These projects were constructed for one or more of the following purposes: navigation, hydropower, flood control, fish and wildlife, and recreation. While water supply and water quality are not stated purposes for reservoir projects, many projects serve as rural or municipal water supplies and are used to provide dilution water to improve poor downstream water quality resulting from seasonal low flows, acid mine drainage, municipal wastewater treatment plant discharges, and other problems. Water resources are potentially impacted by the presence of microbial pathogens. For this reason, possible sources and levels of microbial pathogens are an important operational consideration in water resource projects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA367728
Entities
People
- Douglas Gunnison