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Project Code [2007-PhD-EH-3]

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Project title

Efficiency of Sligo Secondary Sewage Treatment Systems in the Removal of Cryptosporidiumand other Human

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Institute of Technology Sligo

Lead Applicant

Frances Lucy

Project Abstract

This project will assess the efficiency of four Co. Sligo secondary sewage treatment plants in removing a range of human enteric pathogens namelyProtozoan endoparasites Cryptosporidia spp., Giardia and microsporidiaBacterial indicators Faecal coliforms, Enterococci, Clostridium perfringensEnteric virus The presence and viability of these enteric pathogens will be assessed by analysing samples from each stage of the treatment process, in the end-sludge and in effluent released to the receiving waters. This will benefit public health by (1) source-tracking pathogens, (2) risk assessment, (3) developing molecular methodologies to accelerate the detection and enumeration of enteric pathogens.

Grant Approved

�95,000.00

Research Hub

Healthy Environment

Research Theme

Impacts on Aquatic Ecosystems & Human Health (including Drinking Water)

Start Date

17/12/2007

Initial Projected Completion Date

17/12/2010