Survival of faecal indicators and enteroviruses in soil after land-spreading of municipal sewage sludge

Pourcher, Anne‐Marie; Picard-Bonnaud, F.; Ferré, Virginie; Gosinska, Agnieszka; Vasilica, Stan; Moguedet, G.

doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2006.10.005

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“…Pourcher et al (2007) compared the behavior of bacteria and somatic phages in soil after the application of liquid manure, noting that the survival of phages is much longer (143 days of permanence) than that of Salmonella spp. and fecal coliforms which were not detected after 10 days.…”

Section: Soil-borne Pathogensmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The survival and inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms in the soil depend on environmental factors, such as precipitation and solar radiation; physicochemical factors, such as soil texture and structure, water flow in the soil (saturated and unsaturated), humidity, temperature, organic matter content and pH; and biological factors, such as the type of microorganism, antagonistic interactions such as predation, competition and the production of inhibitory substances that may reduce their concentration in the soil (Pourcher et al 2007). …”

Section: Assessment Of Indicators Of Fecal Contamination In Soils Trementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, at a relative humidity of 76% and temperature of 25 °C, Estrada et al (2004) observed fecal coliform survival up to 40 days after application to the soil. Besides these two factors, the influence of solar radiation, rainfall, soil texture and structure, organic matter content and pH, as well as the presence of antagonistic and inhibitory substance producing microorganisms, are regarded as important (Pourcher et al 2007). …”

Section: Soil-borne Pathogensmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of indicators of fecal contamination in soils treated with biosolids for growing grasses

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Developing countries currently face challenges related to the management and disposal of biosolids that result from wastewater treatment. One of the most important issues they must deal with involves the maximum level of pathogens permitted and the effect they may have on the environment and human health once they are used for agricultural purposes. In order to learn about the risk generated by these kinds of practices, we assessed the behavior of indicators of fecal contamination in grasses used to feed dairy cattle. The study area was divided into two plots: an experimental plot in which diluted biosolids were applied and a control plot without the application of biosolids. We collected samples from soil, grass, surface water and groundwater and analyzed the presence of fecal coliforms, Salmonella, somatic phages and helminth eggs. Experimental and control plots showed a decrease in the concentration of bacterial indicators assessed in soil, and low concentrations in surface water, groundwater and grass. Concentrations of viral and parasite indicators tend to decrease more slowly. Our results show that this way of biosolid management allows a better use of its benefits as an organic amendment by lowering the sanitary risk due to the presence of pathogens.

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Section: Soil-borne Pathogensmentioning

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Section: Assessment Of Indicators Of Fecal Contamination In Soils Trementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Soil-borne Pathogensmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of indicators of fecal contamination in soils treated with biosolids for growing grasses

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“…In Denmark, polio and echo viruses were found to survive for up to 6 months in biosolids applied to sandy soils in the winter (Damgaard-Larsen et al 1977). However, Pourcher et al (2007) reported that enteroviruses were not detected 2 weeks after land application of sewage sludge in midautumn with a soil moisture of ca. 13-15%.…”

Section: Virus Survival In Feces Biosolids and Animal Manurementioning

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Pre-harvest Viral Contamination of Crops Originating from Fecal Matter

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2010

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“…The source of contaminated water was most likely runoff from rural areas during high rainfall. It was estimated that 403,000 residents living in a five-county area and numerous visitors to the city of Milwaukee were sick during this outbreak and 58 lost their lives [11].…”

Section: Waterborne Outbreaks In Rural Areas In the Usmentioning

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Effects of Biosolids and Manure Application on Microbial Water Quality in Rural Areas in the US

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Most of the waterborne disease outbreaks observed in North America are associated with rural drinking water systems. The majority of the reported waterborne outbreaks are related to microbial agents (parasites, bacteria and viruses). Rural areas are characterized by high livestock density and lack of advanced treatment systems for animal and human waste, and wastewater. Animal waste from livestock production facilities is often applied to land without prior treatment. Biosolids (treated municipal wastewater sludge) from large wastewater facilities in urban areas are often transported and applied to land in rural areas. This situation introduces a potential for risk of human exposure to waterborne contaminants such as human and zoonotic pathogens originating from manure, biosolids, and leaking septic systems. This paper focuses on waterborne outbreaks and sources of microbial pollution in rural areas in the US, characterization of the microbial load of biosolids and manure, association of biosolid and manure application with microbial contamination of surface and groundwater, risk assessment and best management practice for biosolids and manure application to protect water quality. Gaps in knowledge are identified, and recommendations to improve the water quality in the rural areas are discussed. OPEN ACCESS

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Survival of faecal indicators and enteroviruses in soil after land-spreading of municipal sewage sludge

Cited by 57 publications

References 20 publications

Assessment of indicators of fecal contamination in soils treated with biosolids for growing grasses

Assessment of indicators of fecal contamination in soils treated with biosolids for growing grasses

Pre-harvest Viral Contamination of Crops Originating from Fecal Matter

Effects of Biosolids and Manure Application on Microbial Water Quality in Rural Areas in the US

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