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[Sterilization of drinking water using peracetic acid]
Zeitschrift Fur Versuchstierkunde
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Peracetic acid (PAA) effectively sterilizes drinking water and containers for one week at 0.01-0.02% concentration. Its efficacy is not significantly reduced by organic matter, making animal resorption negligible.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Microbiology
- Water Treatment
Context:
- Investigating sustainable methods for drinking water preservation.
- Assessing antimicrobial agents for water safety in animal husbandry or field applications.
Purpose:
- To determine the efficacy of peracetic acid (PAA) for sterilizing drinking water and containers.
- To establish optimal PAA concentrations for extended water sterility.
- To evaluate the impact of organic matter on PAA effectiveness and potential for animal resorption.
Summary:
- Watering experiments demonstrated that a 0.01-0.02% starting concentration of peracetic acid ensures water and water-bottle sterility for one week.
- The presence of organic substances like saliva and stomach content slightly reduced the required PAA concentration.
- These findings indicate that peracetic acid resorption by animals is negligible.
Impact:
- Provides a reliable method for maintaining safe drinking water in various settings.
- Highlights the stability and safety of PAA for water treatment applications.
- Contributes to understanding antimicrobial persistence and safety in biological systems.