The Occurrence and Control of Waterborne Viruses in Drinking Water Treatment: A Review

Overview

Journal Chemosphere

Specialties Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Health

Date 2021 May 19

PMID 34010719

Citations 9

Authors

Li Chen

Yang Deng

Shengkun Dong

Hong Wang

Pan Li

Huaiyu Zhang

Wenhai Chu

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Abstract

As the coronavirus disease 2019 continues to spread globally, its culprit, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has been brought under scrutiny. In addition to inhalation transmission, the possible fecal-oral viral transmission via water/wastewater has also been brought under the spotlight, necessitating a timely global review on the current knowledge about waterborne viruses in drinking water treatment system - the very barrier that intercepts waterborne pathogens to terminal water users. In this article we reviewed the occurrence, concentration methods, and control strategies, also, treatment performance on waterborne viruses during drinking water treatment were summarized. Additionally, we emphasized the potential of applying the quantitative microbial risk assessment to guide drinking water treatment to mitigate the viral exposure risks, especially when the unregulated novel viral pathogens are of concern. This review paves road for better control of viruses at drinking water treatment plants to protect public health.

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