Sonochemical Treatment of Wastewater Effluent for the Removal of Pathogenic Protozoa Exemplified by <i>Cryptosporidium</i>

Abstract

To meet the increasing demand for potable water, reuse and reclamation projects must be developed and implemented to augment water sources. The reuse of treated wastewater could provide a significant portion of the demand for clean water. Although there are many issues concerning the quality and safety of wastewater before it can be reused, the major technical concerns are how to deal with microbial and chemical contamination. Pathogenic organisms such as