Lynne Hatton <lynne.hatton1 at virgin.net> wrote in message news:...
> Filtration is the easiest way. You need a .45micron membrane filter. You
> can put this onto a medium and incubate for bacterial/fungal growth and
can
> use staining techniques for parasites - I assume you are thinking of
> Cryptosporidium. If you have heavily contaminated water then
centrifugation
> of relatively small amounts is an option for culturing/staining of the
> deposit.
>>> Paul and Kimberly Liska <pliska at istar.ca> wrote in message
> news:8J5d3.13$gs.165603 at NewsRead.Toronto.iSTAR.net...> > Hello:
> >
> > I am wondering if anyone can provide me with a good method or technique
> for
> > screening a sample such as water for bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
Thank
> > you.
> >
> >
> >
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