Microbiological monitoring and classification of karst springs.
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| Title: | Microbiological monitoring and classification of karst springs. |
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| Authors: | Sinreich, Michael1 michael.sinreich@bafu.admin.ch, Pronk, Michiel, Kozel, Ronald1 |
| Source: | Environmental Earth Sciences. Jan2014, Vol. 71 Issue 2, p563-572. 10p. |
| Subjects: | Groundwater monitoring, Classification of microorganisms, Karst, Drinking water quality, Spring, Enteroviruses |
| Abstract: | The use of groundwater as a drinking water resource requires knowledge of its microbiological status and quality. In contrast to conventional microbiological monitoring of groundwater, the present study not only considers faecal indicator bacteria, but also covers a wide spectrum of microorganisms, including bacterial pathogens (verotoxin-producing E. coli, Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp., as well as Pseudomonas aeruginosa), human enteric viruses (norovirus, enterovirus, rotavirus and adenovirus) and parasitic protozoa ( Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts). Samples collected at karst sites of the Swiss National Groundwater Monitoring network revealed the presence of a large diversity of microorganisms of faecal origin, the occurrence of which could be linked to specific hydrogeological settings and situations. The findings represent a 'snapshot' of the microbiological status at the monitoring sites and provide a national overview of the types and presence of microorganisms in Swiss karst groundwater. In addition to microbiological parameters related to faecal contamination, the overall bacterial load in groundwater was assessed using cell density measurements (i.e. total cell count), which yielded typical ranges for this ecological parameter. The study highlights differential vulnerability of karst groundwater to microbiological contamination, as well as its relationship with the microbial biocenoses, i.e. the interplay of allochthonous and autochthonous microbial components. On the basis of this data set, a microbiological classification of karst aquifers is proposed and discussed with respect to spring dynamics and vulnerability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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