Water contamination
Drinking water contains three groups of pathogenic microorganisms:
| Family | Known germs | Size range |
| Viruses | Hepatitis A, Norwalk Virus, Rotavirus, Poliovirus | ~0.02 - 0.2 microns |
| Bacteria | E-coli (Escherichia coli), Salmonella (Salmonella typhimurium), Cholera (Vibrio cholerae) | 0.2 - 5 microns |
| Protozoans | Amoeobiasis (Entamoeba histolytica), Giardia lamblia (Giardia intestinalis), Cryptosporidium (Cryptosporidumparvum) | 1 - 15 microns |
Source: Osmonics, Inc.
A large number of additional pathogens are known besides the germs listed above. But according to WHO, their pathogenic (disease-inducing) action is only slight, or they are primarily absorbed along with food.
Viruses
Bacteria
Protozoans
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- Selection Card Bacteria EN Web
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