Publications by authors named "Kim Gilbride"
Sci Total Environ
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- PMMoV (Pepino mosaic virus) is used to normalize the concentration of SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and RSV in wastewater for better interpretation of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) data, but its concentration can be influenced by wastewater's physico-chemical characteristics.
- This study aims to assess how different factors, including wastewater’s physical and chemical properties and laboratory methods, affect PMMoV variability by analyzing samples from three wastewater treatment plants in Toronto over several months.
- The results showed that PMMoV levels were higher during dry weather, with significant variations attributed to site-specific conditions; specifically, biological oxygen demand (BOD) and alkalinity were key factors influencing PMMoV concentration.
