Browsing by Subject "HPC bacteria"
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Characteristics of antibiotic resistant bacteria in raw and drinking water from water production facilities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Water is a limited resource, and the quality of raw water has an impact on drinking water production. Regular testing is done to ensure that the quality is compliant with regulations. Heterotrophic bacteria are widely used ... -
Incidence and characteristics of antibiotic resistant bacteria in raw and drinking water from Western Cape water production facilities
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)South Africa is one of the driest countries in the world. There are some parts in the country which are classified as water stressed region like Western Cape Province. This province had been reliant on surface and groundwater ... -
Pathogenic features of heterotrophic plate count bacteria from drinking-water boreholes
(IWA Publishing, 2016)Evidence suggests that heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria may be hazardous to humans with weakened health. We investigated the pathogenic potential of HPC bacteria from untreated borehole water, consumed by humans, ... -
Potential pathogenicity of heterotrophic plate count bacteria isolated from untreated drinking water
(2014)Water is considered the most vital resource on earth and its quality is deteriorating. Not all residents living in South Africa‘s rural areas have access to treated drinking water, and use water from rivers, dams, and ...