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Kristina D Mena1, Charles P Gerba

  • 1University of Texas, Houston School of Public Health, Houston, Texas, USA.

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
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Adenoviruses cause disease outbreaks and are found in water. Even low levels in drinking water pose significant health risks, necessitating effective water treatment strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Public Health Virology

Background:

  • Adenoviruses are a significant cause of disease outbreaks in various settings, including recreational and drinking water.
  • They are frequently detected in diverse water sources globally and can persist longer than other viruses.
  • Adenoviruses are listed on the EPA's Contaminant Candidate List due to potential public health risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the public health risks associated with adenovirus in drinking water.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of water treatment processes in removing adenoviruses.
  • To determine acceptable adenovirus levels in surface water based on risk assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Risk assessment using dose-response data for adenovirus exposure.
  • Analysis of adenovirus occurrence in water samples.
  • Review of data on adenovirus removal by conventional water treatment and disinfection.

Main Results:

  • Even low concentrations of adenovirus in drinking water can exceed recommended annual infection risk levels.
  • Conventional water treatment and chlorination can achieve significant adenovirus removal (greater than 4-log10).
  • Surface water concentrations should not exceed 0.5 adenoviruses per 100 L if treatment achieves 4-log10 removal.

Conclusions:

  • Waterborne adenoviruses pose a considerable public health risk.
  • Effective water treatment is crucial for mitigating adenovirus exposure.
  • Further research is needed on treatment efficacy and human-virus dose-response relationships.