Technology for treatment of pathogens in water, National Water Summit - Paul O'Callaghan, O2 Environmental

The document presents an overview of pathogens in water and the technologies for monitoring and treatment discussed at the National Water Summit in 2007. Key topics include the challenges of detecting and monitoring emerging pathogens, the effectiveness of various disinfection methods such as membrane filtration, UV treatment, and chlorine, and the need for new management strategies to ensure safe drinking water. The document emphasizes the importance of a multi-barrier approach in water treatment and highlights the historical context of waterborne illnesses linked to specific pathogens.