Waster Water vs Amoebal

Amplified Pathogens
CWWA, Ottawa
27th of November 2013
Legionella prevalence
Legionella spp. more common in recycled
stormwater.
L. pneumophila sg1 ST1 did not compete
effectively with other Legionella species in
aquatic biofilms at temperatures below 30C,
but predominated at 38C

Wastewater bionebulization
temperature gradient between the pool water
and ambient air is capable of producing an
upward air plume with a maximum velocity of
1.5 cm/s.
One eclosion linked conclusively to
wastewater in Norway.
Infectious distance
11km!
Biosolids Recycling
Legionella longbeachae or other LLP
60% of cases of legionella pneumonia in
Australia
0% in Canada
Look & you might find it.

Legionella Containing Vacuoles
From Cili Protozoa
Non cultivable, Infectious, < 5 microns


Synergies
Probable synergy with respiratory viruses


Cooling Towers Impacts
Increased biocide & disinfectant by products
discharge.
Recycled treated wastewater as feedwater


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