Decision-Making Tools to Manage the Microbiology of Drinking Water Distribution Systems

Tools to manage the decision-making process in operating rooms

Methods We analyzed and created a model to deal with and better manage current problems in operating rooms such as inefficiency in the use of resources, low productivity, extended waiting times, and the elevated costs associated with providing surgical services. By gathering data from the surgical process, we built a dictionary of activities, identified the cost-drivers and the cost object to t...

Survey the Nitrate Concentration in Drinking Water Distribution Systems of Kashan County, Iran

High concentration of nitrate is a prevalent problem in water resources. Untreated wastewater due to municipal, industrial and agricultural activities is the main potential source of nitrate contamination of groundwater and surface water. The maximum permissible level of nitrate concentration has been established to be 45 mg/L by WHO and US–EPA. Health problems, such as Methemoglobinemia in bab...

Biofilms in drinking water distribution systems

Decision-making tools for distribution networks in disaster relief

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Fungi Occurrence Assessment in Drinking Water Distribution Systems and Its Relationship with Fecal Indicator Bacteria

Introduction: As recommended by World Health Organization, consumption of the fungal contaminated water does not cause to serious infection, but may lead to healthy or aesthetic problems. The aim of this research was to assess the occurrence of fungi in water and its relationship with fecal indicator bacteria. Materials and Methods: 110 water samples were collected from different location of w...