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Comparison of the microbiological quality of water coolers and that of municipal water systems.

Author(s) : LEVESQUE B., SIMARD P., GAUVIN D., GINGRAS S., DEWAILLY E., LETARTE R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The microbiological quality of tap water and that of water from 50 water coolers located in residences and workplaces were comparatively studied. In addition, different factors that might influence the bacteriological contamination of water dispensers were examined. It was found that 36 and 28% of the water dispenser samples from the residences and the workplaces, respectively, were contaminated by at least one coliform or indicator bacterium and/or at least one pathogenic bacterium. Cleaning the water dispenser every 2 months seemed to limit the extent of contamination.

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  • Original title: Comparison of the microbiological quality of water coolers and that of municipal water systems.
  • Record ID : 1995-1589
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Appl. environ. Microbiol. - vol. 60 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1994/04
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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