Acción de distintos coagulantes para la eliminación de Cryptosporidium spp. en el proceso de potabilización del agua

摘要: SUMMARY The action of different coagulants to remove Cryptosporidium during the process water treatment. is one microorganisms main concern from point view Public Health, being a priority problem for treatment plants and regulatory institutions. Due its small size resistance chlorination, removal drinking hard task. effectiveness commonly used in oocysts was analyzed. technique Jar Test. It found that: 1) with addition polimeric coadjuvants produce over 2 logs oocyst removal; 2) low value turbidity does not necessarily mean optimal parasite removal, 3) polyelectrolites ferric chloride diminishes variability, both final removal.