Cyanotoxins: Characteristics, production and degradation routes in drinking water treatment with reference to the situation in Serbia

Pantelić, Dijana; Svirčev, Zorica; Simeunović, Jelica; Vidovič, Milka; Trajković, I.

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.01.003

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“…However, it also constitutes a concern because of the potential for accumulation of extreme concentrations of intracellular toxins (Zamyadi et al, 2012). Hence, degradation processes contributing to their removal in drinking water treatment have received greater attention (Pantelić et al, 2013;Zamyadi et al, 2012). During coagulation and flocculation in a DWTP, accumulated cyanobacterial cells lose their viability and break down in 1-5 days depending on the type and dosage of coagulants and species of cyanobacteria (Drikas et al, 2001;Ho et al, 2012a).…”

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Biodegradation of multiple microcystins and cylindrospermopsin in clarifier sludge and a drinking water source: Effects of particulate attached bacteria and phycocyanin

Maghsoudi

Fortin

Greer

et al. 2015

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

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Biodegradation of multiple microcystins and cylindrospermopsin in clarifier sludge and a drinking water source: Effects of particulate attached bacteria and phycocyanin

Maghsoudi

Fortin

Greer

et al. 2015

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

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“…Certain development activities, including agriculture, industry, and urbanization, are often important drivers of changes in environmental conditions of lotic ecosystems (Chen and Hong 2012;Staley et al 2014), and the functions and community dynamics of plankton ecosystem (e.g., nutrient recycling, organic matter content) can strongly influence water quality (Fuhrman 2009;Hanson et al 2012). Indeed, a wide range of toxins and algae blooms triggered by plankton community changes can negatively affect the municipal water supply (Yang et al 2012;Pantelić et al 2013). Therefore, the plankton community is generally thought to be a good indicator of ecosystem status and water quality, as ecosystem variations are reflected in relatively quick changes in plankton community composition (Bianchi et al 2003;Crump et al 2007;Yang et al 2012;Liu et al 2013;Staley et al 2014).…”

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Spatiotemporal dynamics and determinants of planktonic bacterial and microeukaryotic communities in a Chinese subtropical river

Wang

Liu

Chen

et al. 2015

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol

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The spatiotemporal distribution of microbial diversity, community composition, and their major drivers are fundamental issues in microbial ecology. In this study, the planktonic bacterial and microeukaryotic communities of the Jiulong River were investigated across both wet and dry seasons by using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE). We found evidence of temporal change between wet and dry seasons and distinct spatial patterns of bacterial and microeukaryotic communities. Both bacterial and microeukaryotic communities were strongly correlated with temperature, NH4-N, PO4-P, and chlorophyll a, and these environmental factors were significant but incomplete predictors of microbial community composition. Local environmental factors combined with spatial and temporal factors strongly controlled both bacterial and microeukaryotic communities in complex ways, whereas the direct influence of spatial and temporal factors appeared to be relatively small. Path analysis revealed that the microeukaryotic community played key roles in shaping bacterial community composition, perhaps through grazing effects and multiple interactions. Both Betaproteobacteria and Actinobacteria were the most dominant and diverse taxa in bacterial communities, while the microeukaryotic communities were dominated by Ciliophora (zooplankton) and Chlorophyta (phytoplankton). Our results demonstrated that both bacterial and microeukaryotic communities along the Jiulong River displayed a distinct spatiotemporal pattern; however, microeukaryotic communities exhibited a stronger distance-decay relationship than bacterial communities and their spatial patterns were mostly driven by local environmental variables rather than season or spatial processes of the river. Therefore, we have provided baseline data to support further research on river microbial food webs and integrating different microbial groups into river models.

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“…It was suggested that MCs could be involved because concentrations of MC were significantly higher in the pond and river. Similarly, in Serbia, Svircev et al[181] and Pantelic et al[184] detected upto 650 µg/L MC-LR in reservoirs that were used for drinking water and 2.5 µg/L in the tap water, well over the WHO-recommended MAC for drinking water. The authors also observed associations between high incidences of death due to primary liver cancer in regions where FHABs were intensified.…”

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Toxicology of freshwater cyanobacteria

Liyanage

Arachchi

Abeysekara

et al. 2016

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C

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Many chemical contaminants in drinking water have been shown to cause adverse health effects in humans after prolonged exposure. Cyanobacteria are one of the most potent and diverse groups of photosynthetic prokaryotes. One key component of cyanobacterial success in the environment is the production of potent toxins as secondary metabolites, which have been responsible for numerous adverse health impacts in humans. Anthropogenic activities have led to the increase of eutrophication in freshwater bodies' worldwide, causing cyanobacterial blooms to become more frequent. The present article will discuss about harmful cyanobacteria and their toxicology with special references to microcystin, nodularin, and cylindrospermopsin.

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Cyanotoxins: Characteristics, production and degradation routes in drinking water treatment with reference to the situation in Serbia

Cited by 100 publications

References 208 publications

Biodegradation of multiple microcystins and cylindrospermopsin in clarifier sludge and a drinking water source: Effects of particulate attached bacteria and phycocyanin

Biodegradation of multiple microcystins and cylindrospermopsin in clarifier sludge and a drinking water source: Effects of particulate attached bacteria and phycocyanin

Spatiotemporal dynamics and determinants of planktonic bacterial and microeukaryotic communities in a Chinese subtropical river

Toxicology of freshwater cyanobacteria

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