DETECTION OF ENTEROVIRUSES IN UNTREATED AND TREATED DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Use of PCR-based methods to detect viable enterovirus in raw and treated water supplies in South Africa over a two-year period – Large number of virus are detected in waters which agree with the sanitary limits based on bacteria criteria (ie, coliforms) – A need for a real risk evaluation (based on HACCP method) is highlighted to ensure safe water.