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What is Cryptosporidium in water?

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Cryptosporidium in water is a parasitic protozoan that produces oocysts that are resistant to standard water chlorination.

What does Cryptosporidium in water mean in practice?

Oocysts can penetrate into intakes with fecal contamination and require specialized marking.

When does it matter?

The presence of residual chlorine alone does not guarantee protection against Cryptosporidium.

Which solutions are related to it?

Efficient particle filtration and validated UV disinfection are used, ensuring low turbidity and source protection.