Tag: pathogens
How the Cholera Bacterium Survives Water Predators
The cholera-causing bacterium, Vibrio cholerae, is commonly found in aquatic environments, such as oceans, ponds, and rivers. There, the bacterium has evolved formidable skills to...
Researchers Develop Rapid Test Strips for E. coli
Urban beach closures due to coliform outbreaks have become disturbing signs of summer, yet water-testing technology has never been fast enough to keep up...
Urgent Delivery
Contaminated drinking water is a major source of concern for small and rural communities (SRCs) including First Nations reserves. Many small communities have water...
Threats and Consequences
How can we act to prevent invasive species and protect biodiversity in the Great Lakes? As part of our World Water Day series,...
Explaining Treatment
Water Canada: Hi, Brian. What’s your role at Trojan?
Brian Petri: I have a mandate to lead our disinfection research program. Our lab group tries...
