Can parasites be found in wastewater?
Waterborne parasites found in wastewater consist of various types of protozoa and worms. Many of these organisms often do not survive the journey through the wastewater collection system and treatment facilities. The cysts and eggs, in which the protozoa and worms reproduce, are often resistant to adverse conditions and may show up in wastewater or biosolids samples. Because hand-to-mouth contact is the principal cause of infection, it is important that workers wash their hands frequently.
