Communicating ICR Data on Cryptosporidium

摘要

The threat of cryptosporidio-sis became apparent in 1976 when it was learnt d that Cryptosporidium could cause disease in humans. In July 1997, water utilities serving 100,000 or more people and using surface water began an 18- month monitoring program for Cryptosporidium under the Information Collection Rule (ICR). These data, along with other chemical and microbial monitoring results collected under the ICR, are being reported to the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and will be used for development of future rules for microorganisms and disinfection by-products.