Waterborne pathogens have the risk of spreading waterborne diseases and even
pandemics. Some Gram-positive bacteria can form endospores, the hardiest known life form …

This study examined the washoff of Bacillus globigii (Bg) spores from concrete, asphalt, and
grass surfaces by stormwater. Bg is a nonpathogenic surrogate for Bacillus anthracis, which …

After a biological terrorist attack, understanding the migration of agents such as Bacillus
anthracis is critical due to their deadly nature. This is important in urban settings with higher …

Bacillus anthracis and other environmentally persistent pathogens pose a significant threat
to human and environmental health. If contamination is spread over a wide area (eg …

This study characterized Bacillus globigii (BG) as a Bacillus anthracis Sterne (BAS)
surrogate for wastewater treatment-related studies of UV inactivation, adsorption onto …

Timely decontamination will reduce the consequences of a radiological contamination
event. For this purpose, pressure washing can be rapidly deployed, but its effectiveness will …

Bacillus anthracis has been a biological threat for decades and after the 2001 terrorist attack
via the US Postal Service where five people died, there was heightened awareness and …