Private wells and rural health: groundwater contaminants of emerging concern
Abstract Purpose of Review Approximately 12% of the population in the US and Canada rely
on federally unregulated private wells, which are common in rural areas and may be …
on federally unregulated private wells, which are common in rural areas and may be …
[HTML][HTML] Cryptosporidium spp. in groundwater supplies intended for human consumption–A descriptive review of global prevalence, risk factors and knowledge gaps
Cryptosporidiosis is one of the leading causes of diarrhoeal illness and mortality induced by
protozoan pathogens worldwide. As a largely waterborne disease, emphasis has been …
protozoan pathogens worldwide. As a largely waterborne disease, emphasis has been …
Natural and anthropogenic factors driving groundwater resources salinization for agriculture use in the Campania plains (Southern Italy)
The Mediterranean region is under pressure for a more sustainable use of water resources
in view of the actual and future climate change. Under this pressure, the need to better …
in view of the actual and future climate change. Under this pressure, the need to better …
Sources and risk factors for nitrate and microbial contamination of private household wells in the fractured dolomite aquifer of northeastern Wisconsin
MA Borchardt, JP Stokdyk, BA Kieke Jr… - Environmental …, 2021 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: Groundwater quality in the Silurian dolomite aquifer in northeastern Wisconsin,
USA, has become contentious as dairy farms and exurban development expand. Objectives …
USA, has become contentious as dairy farms and exurban development expand. Objectives …
The antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from private groundwater wells in the Republic of Ireland
The role of the natural environment in the dissemination of antimicrobial resistant bacteria
has been increasingly recognised in the literature. However, knowledge surrounding the …
has been increasingly recognised in the literature. However, knowledge surrounding the …
Analysis of a large spatiotemporal groundwater quality dataset, Ontario 2010–2017: Informing human health risk assessment and testing guidance for private drinking …
Approximately 1.5 million individuals in Ontario are supplied by private water wells (private
groundwater supplies). Unlike municipal supplies, private well water quality remains …
groundwater supplies). Unlike municipal supplies, private well water quality remains …
An assessment of total coliforms and associated thresholds as water quality indicators using a large Ontario private drinking water well dataset
A spatiotemporally static total coliform (TC) concentration threshold of five colony-forming
units (CFU) per 100 mL is used in Ontario to determine whether well water is of acceptable …
units (CFU) per 100 mL is used in Ontario to determine whether well water is of acceptable …
[HTML][HTML] Spatiotemporal dynamics of Escherichia coli presence and magnitude across a national groundwater monitoring network, Republic of Ireland, 2011–2020
Groundwater is a vital drinking water resource and its protection from microbiological
contamination is paramount to safeguard public health. The Republic of Ireland (RoI) is …
contamination is paramount to safeguard public health. The Republic of Ireland (RoI) is …
A geostatistical investigation of agricultural and infrastructural risk factors associated with primary verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) infection in the Republic of Ireland …
C Óhaiseadha, PD Hynds, UB Fallon… - Epidemiology & …, 2017 - cambridge.org
Ireland reports the highest incidence of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC) infection in
Europe. This study investigated potential risk factors for confirmed sporadic and outbreak …
Europe. This study investigated potential risk factors for confirmed sporadic and outbreak …
[HTML][HTML] Development of a “big data” groundwater microbial contamination index and spatial comparisons with enteric infection rates in southern Ontario
Big data have become increasingly important for policymakers and scientists but have yet to
be employed for the development of spatially specific groundwater contamination indices or …
be employed for the development of spatially specific groundwater contamination indices or …