Rapid Microbial Growth in Reusable Drinking Water Bottles

Microbial quality of drinking water of Bandar Abbas’ buses

Introduction: Finding the importance of safe water, developed countries, have solved many of their health problems. In Iran, as there are not enough regular available and railways and airways, buses are the main way for transportation. Pollution of drinking water in those buses is a serious way for spreading waterborne diseases. This survey has been conducted to assess the quality of drinking...

Chemical migration in drinking water stored in polyethylene terephthalate ( PET ) bottles : a

Due to its chemical inertness and physical properties PET is particularly suitable for food packaging applications, especially for drinking water. More bottled water is consumed than other bottled beverages. This article is a survey and toxicological investigation of chemical compounds, which are able to diffuse from PET bottles to water. The exact detailed chemical composition of plastic mater...

Physical, chemical, and microbial quality of drinking water in Sanandaj, Iran

Drinkability of water is determined based on its physical, chemical, and microbial properties. Undesirable changes in these parameters could threaten the health of consumers. The present study aimed to assess the physical, chemical, and microbial parameters of the drinking water sources in Sanandaj, Iran and compare them with the national standard values. This descriptive, cross-sectional study...

Health Risks from Microbial Growth and Biofilms in Drinking Water Distribution Systems

Health Risks from Microbial Growth and Biofilms in Drinking Water Distribution Systems