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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 30, 2018
The First Conference of the International Water Association IWA for Young Scientist in Poland “Water, Wastewater and Energy in Smart Cities”
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Article Number | 01015 | |
Number of page(s) | 9 | |
Section | Water | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20183001015 | |
Published online | 06 February 2018 |
Measurements of water temperature in fountains as an indicator of potential secondary water pollution caused by Legionella bacteria
CUT, Institute of Water Supply and Environmental Protection, 31-155 Cracow, 24 Warszawska Street, Poland
* Corresponding author: jbak@pk.edu.pl
At high air temperatures persisting for a long time, water temperature in the fountains may also increase significantly. This can cause a sudden and significant increase in Legionella bacteria, which results in secondary water contamination. This phenomenon with water – air aerosol generated by fountains can be very dangerous for people. During the test, water temperature measurements in fountains in Poland were made. These research tests was conducted in the spring and summer. The research was conducted in order to determine whether there is a possibility of growth of Legionella bacteria. One of the aims of the study was to determine what temperature range occurs in the fountains and how the temperature changes in the basin of the fountain and when the highest temperature occurs. Single temperature measurements were made and also the temperature distribution was measured during daylight hours. The water temperature in most cases was greater than 20°C, but in no case exceed 26°C. The paper presents also the review about the effect of water temperature on the presence and bacterial growth. The study confirmed the existence of the risk of increasing the number of bacteria of the genus Legionella in the water in the fountains.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2018
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