Capsid Integrity Detection of Enteric Viruses in Reclaimed Waters

Pablo Puchades-Colera1, Azahara Díaz-Reolid1, Inés Girón-Guzmán1

  • 1VISAFELab, Department of Preservation and Food Safety Technologies, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology, IATA-CSIC, Av. Agustín Escardino 7, 46980 Valencia, Spain.

Viruses
|June 27, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Wastewater reuse for irrigation often fails to remove enteric viruses, posing risks to public health. Most reclaimed water samples analyzed did not meet EU standards, indicating a need for improved treatment to ensure water safety.