title: Longevity of selected bacteria in black water.
abstract: Twenty four bacteria were killed when exposed to black water. The initial concentration of the organism appeared to have a significant effect upon the survival of the bacteria in six of thirteen cases. Neutralization of black water to pH 7.0 reduced its toxicity to the bacteria studied. Material precipitated during neutralization was also toxic to the bacteria.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development*; D005648:Fuel Oils / Q000633:toxicity*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010578:Petroleum / Q000633:toxicity*; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014873:Water Pollutants / Q000633:toxicity*; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000633:toxicity*
chemical_list: D005648:Fuel Oils; D010578:Petroleum; D014873:Water Pollutants; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical