title: An aspect of microbiology research in New Zealand: the pursuit of water quality.
abstract: The problems in monitoring and assessing water quality that must be overcome most urgently are associated with the development of appropriate, simple methods for detecting living but not necessarily growing indicator and pathogenic microorganisms. These methods will allow us to assess and monitor water quality, understand the survival and distribution of microbial contaminants and truly assess the health implications of their presence in water.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, University of Otago, New Zealand.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Loutit