Aren't phages already spontaneously among the highest, if not the highest, concentrations of microorganisms in wastewater? Modern technologies have identified numerous phages from pathogenic and non pathogenic bacteria in wastewater. Do you plan to somehow selectively enhance the concentrations of phages for pathogenic bacteria? Phage disappearance is also an excellent way of tracking treatment efficacy.
Published by Joseph Cotruvo, President at Joseph Cotruvo & Associates, Water , Environment and Public Health
Aren't phages already spontaneously among the highest, if not the highest, concentrations of microorganisms in wastewater? Modern technologies have identified numerous phages from pathogenic and non pathogenic bacteria in wastewater. Do you plan to somehow selectively enhance the concentrations of phages for pathogenic bacteria? Phage disappearance is also an excellent way of tracking treatment efficacy.
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That is correct Joseph. the research is in the use of polyvalent phages that can then be used to target specific bacteria. If you would like to discuss in greater detail we will happily do so.
Published by Kirk H. Waltz, P.E., MBA