Dripdrop Bacterial Detection

Ensuring the Social, Political, and Technological Protection of Water Quality

Protecting Against Bacterial, Parasitic, and Protozoan Pathogens

Nathan Pankowsky

Contents
Abstract....................................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Background ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Discussion................................................................................................................................................. 13 Technology............................................................................................................................................ 13 Evolution of Regulated Testing ................................................................................................... 13 Chlorination and Selection ........................................................................................................... 14 EPA Testing ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Solutions ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Political Factors .................................................................................................................................. 20 Social Factors....................................................................................................................................... 22 Incidence of Illness ......................................................................................................................... 22