SA Waterbulletin January 1995

Abstract

Attendants will be trained in the basics of water microbiology. Detection and analyses of faecal indicators of pollution: Standard plate count; Total coliform; Faecal coliform; Faecal streptococci / Enterococci; Coliphage and the confirmation of Escherichia coli. Interpretation and reporting of results. Demonstrations on the detection of other pathogens in water: Viruses; Parasites; Legionella; Blo-assays for toxicity and Ames mutagenicity test. Quality control. Laboratory safety. COST Ri 500 per person. All teas and lunches included.

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