Prof. Chuanwu Xi

University of Michigan

Prof. Chuanwu Xi

PhD, Professor
School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences
University of Michigan
1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor MI 48109, USA

In the urban water cycle, there are distinct but continuous microbiome in each water body including drinking water, storm water, wastewater and surface water. Understanding the dynamics of microbiome is critical to identify factors that contribute to the survival and persistence of opportunistic pathogens in each water body and to develop appropriate approach to mitigate the risk of transmission of infectious diseases. In the presentation, microbiome alteration in the drinking water treatment process and how interaction between bacterial pathogens and eukaryotic organisms influence the survival and growth of opportunistic pathogens will be discussed. In addition, distribution and prevalence of human pathogens in wastewater and its use in monitoring the spread of infectious diseases in communities will be discussed.

Title: Microbiome in urban water cycle and its implications on water quality and public health

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