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Evaluation of the suitabil[i]ty of Fischer-Tropsch gas-to-liquid (GTL) Primary Column Bottoms as process cooling water : analysis of microbial community dynamics, fouling, scaling and corrosion
(North-West University, 2007)
Water in South Africa is becoming limiting due to economic growth, social
development and the country's water demand that exceed its water availability. Water
conservation in the industry can be accomplished by the reuse ...
Characterization of heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria from biofilm and bulk water samples from the Potchefstroom drinking water distribution system
(North-West University, 2009)
The presence of heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria in drinking water distribution systems is usually not considered harmful to the general consumer. However, precautions must be taken regarding the immunocompromised. ...
The level of mycotic and mycotoxigenic Fusaria in traditional morogo and the agro-environment of Dikgale Demographic Surveillance Site (DDSS)
(North-West University, 2007)
Ubiquitous in agro-environments, Fusarium species infect and damage economically important
crops and contaminate food commodities with harmful secondary metabolites called mycotoxins.
In addition, human infection by ...
Functional and structural diversity of the microbial communities associated with the use of Fischer–Tropsch GTL Primary Column Bottoms as process cooling water
(North-West University, 2011)
Despite emerging water shortages, most water is only used once, and often with low efficiency. However, with appropriate treatment, water can be re–used to reduce the demand on freshwater sources. The Department of Water ...
Presence of potentially pathogenic heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria occurring in a drinking water distribution system in the North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)
There is currently growing concern about the presence of heterotrophic plate count (HPC)
bacteria in drinking water. These HPC may have potential pathogenic features, enabling
them to cause disease. It is especially ...
The incidence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in industrial and residential air
(North-West University, 2006)
Few studies have been undertaken to assess microbial air quality in South Africa. At present not enough is known about the state of microbial air quality in the North-West Province. Past efforts to collect information on ...
The occurrence of toxigenic moulds in traditional household morogo of Giyani
(North-West University, 2006)
An estimated 57 % of the black Africans in South Africa live in rural areas. Traditional vegetables play an important role in providing nutrition for rural subsistence households. Morogo refers to traditional leafy vegetables ...
Investigation of faecal pollution and occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria as a function of a changed environment
(North-West University, 2006)
Worldwide, rapid industrialization and urbanization results in excessive release of pollutants into the water resources and the decline in water quality of rivers passing through these urban areas is well documented. Few ...
Incidence and characteristics of antibiotic resistant bacteria in raw and drinking water from Western Cape water production facilities
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
South Africa is one of the driest countries in the world. There are some parts in the country which are classified as water stressed region like Western Cape Province. This province had been reliant on surface and groundwater ...
Phylogenetic and antibiotic resistance variance amongst mastitis causing E. coli : the key to effective control
(2012)
Environmental pathogens, such as Escherichia coli and Streptococcus uberis, are currently the major cause of mastitis within dairy herds. This leads to severe financial losses, lower production rates and deterioration of ...