Table 3 Indicator counts for solar pasteurized water samples and the corresponding untreated water samples collected at various temperatures
Pasteurization Temperature | Indicator | Untreated Water Sample (Ave. CFU/100Â mL) | Treated Water Sample (Ave. CFU/100Â mL) | Reduction (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
71 °C | E. coli | 2 | BDL | >99 |
HPC | 7.05 Ă— 106 | BDL | >99 | |
77 °C | E. coli | 2 | BDL | >99 |
HPC | 6.62 Ă— 107 | BDL | >99 | |
81 °C | E. coli | 2 | BDL | >99 |
HPC | 1.01 Ă— 107 | BDL | >99 | |
86 °C | E. coli | 2 | BDL | >99 |
HPC | 1.46 Ă— 107 | BDL | >99 | |
91 °C | E. coli | 2 | BDL | >99 |
HPC | 1.43 Ă— 107 | BDL | >99 | |
93 °C | E. coli | 3 | BDL | >99 |
HPC | 7.4 Ă— 107 | BDL | >99 |