Free-living amoebae are protists that are widely distributed in the environment including
water, soil, and air. Although the amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba are still the most …

The current treatment of wastewater has unintended negative environmental impacts.
Conventional methods frequently involve the use of harmful chemicals, generate disinfectant …

This study developed an integrated wastewater treatment system that combines an upflow
anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB), downflow hanging non-woven fabric (DHNW), and …

Understanding ecology of microbiomes in drinking water distribution systems is the most
important notion in delivering safe drinking water. Drinking water distribution systems harbor …

The genus Acanthamoeba is a free-living amoeba widely distributed in various aquatic
environments. It is an etiologic cause of amoebic encephalitis and keratitis particularly for …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) contain a diverse array of microbes, underscoring the
need for regular monitoring to ensure treatment efficacy and protect health. However …

Free-living amoebae species, such as Acanthamoeba and Vermamoeba vermiformis are
found worldwide and cause severe infections in humans. In the present study, inlet and …

Over the past three decades, a notable rise in the occurrence of enteric protozoan
pathogens, especially Giardia and Cryptosporidium spp., in drinking water sources has …

Background: Water contamination with variable microbial contaminants is a major problem
worldwide. Acanthamoeba spp. are able to survive in different environments including …

Conventional drinking water treatment plants (CDWTPs) and compact units (CUs) are the
main 2 types of drinking water treatment using freshwater as a source for drinking water in …