[Effect of a magnetic field on Escherichia coli]

The decontaminating effect of the pulsing magnetic field on the E. coli infected reclaimed water was studied on two installations. The magnetic field intensity was 500 and 1000-1500 ersted and the microbial load was 1, 10 and 100 thous. microbial units per 1 ml. It was found that the magnetic treatment of water had a noticeable bactericidal effect. This indicated that the method can be used for decontamination of reclaimed water.