WATER DISINFECTION

Apr 10 2026HEALTH

How long can African swine fever survive in water?

The African swine fever virus is a tough survivor, especially in cold or dirty water. Scientists tested how long it can stay active in different water conditions. They found that in natural water, the virus lasted at least 42 days at temperatures of 4°C, 15°C, and 25°C. In very clean water, it survi

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Type of Bug Battled by Power Jets

Imagine blasting waterborne pathogens out with supercharged particles. That's what atmospheric pressure plasma jets do. These jets produce various reactive species that target bacteria. But there is a catch, it can cause serious problem. Different bacteria may get killed by different reacti

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