Microbial Characteristics of Drinking Water

Dear Colleagues,

The primary focus is to contribute to the knowledge and solutions in the field of water treatment, specifically in the context of microbial contamination. The scope of discussion for this Special Issue revolves around addressing challenges related to drinking water treatment applications, with a particular emphasis on the tracking of microbial contamination in water sources and researching measures for the prevention as well as control of water pollution. The covered areas include microorganisms in water sources, microbial communities in distribution systems, microbial contamination, and control technologies.

In particular, the topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Studying the characteristics of microbial communities in water sources;
• Researching the safety and stability of microorganisms;
• Water recycling and microbial contamination;
• Tracking microbial contamination in water sources;
• Microbiological safety in water treatment.

The purpose is to advance understanding and propose effective measures for ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water.

This Special Issue will complement and build upon the existing literature in the field of water treatment, particularly in relation to microbial contamination. By emphasizing the tracking of microbial contamination, safety studies, and innovative technologies, such as contamination control, this Special Issue aims to contribute novel insights and practical solutions to the broader discourse on water treatment. It seeks to align with and extend the current state of knowledge, addressing gaps and providing new perspectives on ensuring the microbiological safety and stability of drinking water.

Prof. Dr. Weiying Li
Guest Editor

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